Sailmaking Supplies

Nickel plated brass

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...

Stitched to a sail's luff, these slugs allow sails to more easily go up and down a bolt rope slot. To raise the sail, insert the slugs into the slot rather than the boltrope. You may want to use our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch...

High quality professional grade steel. Great for cutting holes for grommets, rings and rivets. Size matches grommet size.

This is the thread that sailmakers use for stitching the panels on sails. It is heavy, bonded "Dabond" polyester thread that will work in most home sewing machines (use a #20 needle). The spool is made for industrial machines so be prepared to wind it...