Shackles & Swivels

Investment Cast 316 Stainless Steel.

Investment Cast Stainless Steel. This is also the factory West Wight Potter halyard shackle. Part Number A B C D SD-143520 2-1/4" 3/8" 9/19" 3/8"

Often you want a push-pull tiller extension so that you can steer the boat from up on the rail or even from the bench seat if the boat is particularly beamy. This simple swivel from Race-Lite will fill the bill. Two round head #8 or #10 screws mount it...

Investment Cast 316 Stainless Steel. Part Number A B C SD-146131 3-5/16" 7/16" 3/4"

Quick release for rope or cable such as lifelines. These hooks are available in bronze or stainless variants.  Lately these have become popular for belts. Part No...

Ball bearing swivels like this one have lower friction and higher working loads than non ball bearing versions. Used in conjunction with blocks and rigging systems to provide articulation and rotation. Not suitable for high speed rotating...

Stamped 304 Stainless - Made in Denmark These shackles have many potential uses but their primary function is for use attaching sail slugs and slides to grommets. Part No. A B C Breaking Strength SD-140154 3/16" 1/2" 1-1/16" 2,640 lbs...

Note: size = diameter of stock I always called these "caribiners" but "Snap Hook" works too. Don't confuse these with the cheap, aluminum ones you see at discount and big box stores for 99¢, though. These are quite robust and won't dissolve in...

Stainless Steel Light, fast, positive. No cotter pins, New spring tension captive pin maintains steady pressure on sides of shackle undersailing conditions, and allows easier opening for quick release. Stainless steel spring.

Stainless Becket for Viadana 9.87 block. Use with fiddle blocks 9.87 and 9.88 to create a 4:1 system for boom vangs, SCAMP centerboard uphaul, etc.