Where do I find something like this ....
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Salty John
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Ronstan makes one: RF1032, 1033 or 1034 depending on the size.
Schaefer makes one but only for a wire halyard so will only take up to 6mm line diameter: 93 81
Schaefer makes one but only for a wire halyard so will only take up to 6mm line diameter: 93 81
TiggerToo
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Tylaska Excellent kit, though expensive. You pays your money......
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that is no good for me: you need to splice it directly on the halyard, I want something that can be removed if necessary, but does not fall off when you take the shackle off the sail head.
Tylaska Excellent kit, though expensive. You pays your money......
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that is no good for me: you need to splice it directly on the halyard, I want something that can be removed if necessary, but does not fall off when you take the shackle off the sail head.
oxman
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Is this what you are after?
Halyard Shackle
"Available in Standard or genuine ''Wichard'' - Wichard bar is removable"
Halyard Shackle
"Available in Standard or genuine ''Wichard'' - Wichard bar is removable"
gianenrico
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Mmmmm; nice!
The Wichard type could be used to rig the at the mast foot; or not?
The Wichard type could be used to rig the at the mast foot; or not?
Dalliance
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Isn't it easier/cheaper to use two shackles to achieve the same end result?
TiggerToo
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Is this what you are after?
Halyard Shackle
"Available in Standard or genuine ''Wichard'' - Wichard bar is removable"
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that is the one: but how do you remove the bar?
Is this what you are after?
Halyard Shackle
"Available in Standard or genuine ''Wichard'' - Wichard bar is removable"
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that is the one: but how do you remove the bar?
michael_w
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Personally, I don't care for those snap lock shackles. I've had the main halyard pop off and whizz up to the masthead.
Rather annoying on a fractional rigged boat whilst you're trying to change to the trysail beacuse it's got too windy for the mainsail. No topping lift as she had a solid kicker; arrgh, don't get me started!
Rather annoying on a fractional rigged boat whilst you're trying to change to the trysail beacuse it's got too windy for the mainsail. No topping lift as she had a solid kicker; arrgh, don't get me started!
TiggerToo
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Personally, I don't care for those snap lock shackles. I've had the main halyard pop off and whizz up to the masthead.
Rather annoying on a fractional rigged boat whilst you're trying to change to the trysail beacuse it's got too windy for the mainsail. No topping lift as she had a solid kicker; arrgh, don't get me started!
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exactly what happened to mine when I was using the flat sectioned ones: the Witchard shown above is great: MUCH better and shows no tendency to come apart.
Personally, I don't care for those snap lock shackles. I've had the main halyard pop off and whizz up to the masthead.
Rather annoying on a fractional rigged boat whilst you're trying to change to the trysail beacuse it's got too windy for the mainsail. No topping lift as she had a solid kicker; arrgh, don't get me started!
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exactly what happened to mine when I was using the flat sectioned ones: the Witchard shown above is great: MUCH better and shows no tendency to come apart.
ccscott49
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You use a pin punch and drive it out, interference fit.
TiggerToo
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what is:
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interference fit.
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interference fit.
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aitchw
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From the description on the link:
The Wichard bar can be removed with a punch to allow changing the halyard
The Wichard bar can be removed with a punch to allow changing the halyard
aitchw
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The pin is a tight fit so you have to tap it in or out as the case may be. You need a drift punch with a diameter small enough to go through the hole.
TiggerToo
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Cheers,
I'll give it a try!
I'll give it a try!
William_H
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I reckon there is a lot to be said for tieing a bowline in the rope halyard ie straight onto the sail head. The advantagee is that each time you tie it on you tie in a different spot on the rope so moving the point of max pressure at the cringle. This then means that the piece of rope pressing on the various pulleys in the system move also. It all means you don't continually wear the halyard in the same spot. Halyard lasts longer.
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