A sailboat swivel is a fitting, generally metal, for quickly and easily connecting two standing or running rigging elements, while allowing them to rotate freely.
These swivels have a vast range of applications including securing an anchor to a chain, fastening a spinnaker sheet or a halyard to a sail or attaching a block to a traveler car or a base plate. They are found on every type of sailboat, from small dinghies to the largest yachts.
Such fittings are generally composed of two parts linked by an axis around which they rotate freely. They can take the form of eyes, shackles, snap shackles, forks or another configuration. Most are stainless steel, though plastic models can be used for light loads. Galvanized steel models are less expensive than stainless steel. Some have a hook system to transfer halyard forces to the luff rope once the sail has been hoisted. Swivels also make possible roller furling systems.
Choice will depend on intended use, be it for spinnaker sheet, halyard, ground tackle or another application. Maximum load is another factor. Exceeding the swivel's maximum capacity could result in rupture.
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Sailboat swivel (shackle / eye) 00249-06 Eval
EYE AND JAW SWIVELS Stainless steel. Code 249-06, Diameter...
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Swivel / hook for sailboat halyard 5 T | KFH5 Karver Systems
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE Halyard stretch is a m|ajor factor in the loss of performance...
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Sailboat swivel (double shackle) ø(mm) / TDL (kg) : 6/1200 - 8/1900 Holt
Unless otherwise stated dimensions are in mm, weights in g and loads in kg. Description...
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Swivel / hook for sailboat halyard HOOKSMART Seasmart
Hooksmart is a patented device which allows to the hook a sail to the mast automatically. With this device you avoid the halyard stretching under load and reduce the mast compression. This is a great advantage when using sails such as code 0, staysail, gennaker. with Hooksmart is...
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Sailboat swivel 35945 00 55 - BL = 800 KG Sprenger
Advantages: • strongly loadable sliding bearing •wobble riveting: avoids sharp burrs at the rivet...
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Sailboat swivel CNLS_CNLST Colligo Marine
Lightweight Furling Swivel, Titanium The Stainless version of our halyard swivel for luff line furlers....
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Sailboat swivel (double eye) Equiplite Europe
Equiplite™ Top Swivels: are the lightest in weight, efficient and lightest in furling... Equiplite™ Furling Systems using...
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Sailboat crimp swivel with kevlar socket KSBA OCEAN YACHT SYSTEMS
OYS has developed a high strength, lightweight socket, which...
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Sailboat crimp swivel with kevlar socket R572-53 Navtec
Used with soft Kevlar cable. Made from high-strength...
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Sailboat furling system (working load 0 - 5 T) NEX 1.5 Profurl
General description Discover NEX: the new generation of flying sail furlers, developed through Profurl's know-how and R&D. NEX has been developed to improve performance of your yacht and ensure safe, optimum deployment of your flying...
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The Furlex jib furling and reefing System was first introduced in 1983. The basic concept was not new, but Furlex broke new ground with innovative...
