A sailboat snap shackle is a metal or, occasionally, plastic hook with a spring closure that can be opened easily. It is designed to link two pieces of gear, such as lines and sails, or to secure a crew member's safety harness to the boat.
These devices are extremely useful for attaching a spinnaker sheet to the sail clew or a safety harness to a lifeline, as wells as in numerous additional situations.
The vast majority are made of stainless steel. They can have a quick-release system, a swivel base, a double closure (e.g., on a safety harness) or be fitted to a block, such as a snatch block or mainsail block and tackle. They also can be equipped with a locking device or a closure featuring a pin. Plastic snap shackles can be used only on sailing dinghies and other small craft, and under light load.
The preferred use of each type of snap shackle should be indicated by its name: halyard snap shackle, safety snap shackle, etc. Otherwise, indicate the intended use and expected load to the supplier when choosing the shackle.
- Rapid attachment and release
- Can open without warning
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Sailboat halyard snap shackle 2475 Wichard
Commentary HR Forged snap shackle (Grade 17.4 ph stainless steel) with swivel eye Free rotation of the snap shackle thanks...
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Sailboat snap hook with screw lock 00216-06 Eval
LOCKING RINGS Stainless steel. Code 216-06 , Diameter...
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Sailboat halyard snap shackle (with fork) PBB 5O - SWL = 900 KG Seldén
A brilliant solution for any...
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Sailboat snap hook TLSSSSHH series TOOLEE INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL INC.
Stainless Steel Spring Snap Hook with Hook End,...
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Sailboat double snap shackle with swivel SPINNAKER PEEL Tylaska
Tylaska shackles are also available as a stock item joined together at the bails. This arrangement is ideal for temporarily holding the guy during a running spinnaker...
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Sailboat snap hook with screw lock HMS Palm
A large bent gate karabiner with anodized finish for durability. A large karabiner constructed from...
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Sailboat snap hook 6243-0206 / 6243-0208 / 6243-0210 / 6243-0212 Makefast
Manufactured in Type 316 stainless steel. All products have...
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Sailboat halyard snap shackle MS0110 Ningbo Metals & Wire Rope Fittings
Ningbo Metals & Wire Rope Fittings Co.,Ltd (Metals & Wire Rope Fittings Factory Ningbo China), has a license to do import...
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Sailboat swivel eye snap hook S325X SINOX INTERNATIONAL
Field of application Grap hooks (eye end) are designed for application where...
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Sailboat quick release snap shackle EX1371 Optiparts - Windesign
Small stainless steel safety snap...
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Sailboat double action safety snap shackle NSS-1079 Navtec
The Norseman Gibb Safty Hook established...
