Pelican Hook Split Ring

[Roger Blake]

OK, one of those Duh moments. Have been looking for 316 or 304 stainless steel split rings for my pelican hooks (life lines). Checked West Marine, BoatUS, Boating World, dive shops, Lowes, Home Depot, hardware stores, etc. Used cheap plated rings last year...they just rust. WM has the pin and ring for $20...Don't want to pay $80 for 4 rings (nothing wrong with the pins). Internet search has been marginal in finding quality rings. Does anyone have a line on a good fastner store in Alexandria/Annapolis area and/or internet store? I know they are out there...just can't seem to hit pay dirt. Thanks.

[Rick Johnson]

Check my favorite marine hardware store, McMaster-Carr (mcmaster.com).  I'm not sure what size you were looking for but .545" OD in 316 SS are $5.51 per 10 pack.

[Roger Blake]

Thanks Rick...think that will do it.