Pin direction thru mast tangs

[Stevienjackson]

Is it acceptable to use rigging wire in place of cooter pins? I'm replacing the port spreader and upper shroud on my Ranger 33. I discovered, to my horror, on the port tang someone used rigging wire instead of a cotter pin to retain the inward facing clovis pin. Clearances are very narrow, and the tangs are probably too short as you mention above. On the opposite side there is a plastic washer under the tang which seems to increase the clearance between mast and tang. Should I add a similar washer to bring the port tang further out? Installing longer tangs might result in making the current shrouds to long to use.

Also, any suggestions on where to find rig tension guidelines for a Ranger 33?



Thanks,
Steve