Just thought I'd chime in. I replaced my pendant after it broke ( on trailer, thankfully) by enlarging the hole it protrudes from on top of the case. I then used copper wire to fish a new one thru the racelite shackle on the board and double the pendant back on itself. I then sewed the two parts together and served over. It has held for two busy seasons, with board supported by pendant both summers while lying at mooring. I now need to plug the hole with a foam plug to keep water from gushing out while in a chop. No need to lift boat, etc. I too shimmed my board with 1/4" delrin. I think the piece was 4"x8" with a slot cut in the 8" side at an angle. I slid it over the pin and it has been there for 5 years. No more banging around in the case. Jon Barber Monty17 Ol'44
