ALl, What is a Coleman hook and what is it used for? I just got beautiful one made by Wilcox Crittenden long ago given to me from David (Emerald, E31) of this list and neither he or I can figure out what they do. Here's what they look like complete with leather thong. http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/browse.cfm/coleman-hook-bronze-3-8-732410/4,40142.html Thanks in advance, Glyn Judson, E31 hull $55, Marina del Rey, CA
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What's a Coleman hook?
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exoduse35
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The 2 eyes were usually connected through a block. It appears that lifting with the block would hold the short piece fast at the eye pin on the longer piece and keep it closed. I would speculate that it would be a quick release hook for a dock line telegraph line or cargo netting or some such. A bit of searching the net yielded a few pictures but no descriptions of a use. I am looking forward to our expert types giving the real answer. Edd