Wichard 3-3/4 in HR Thimble Eye Snap Shackle

The Wichard HR Snap Shackle with Thimble Eye 3-3/4 in is a snap shackle for connecting a sail-control line or related rigging fitting. The thimble eye allows a halyard to be spliced directly into the fitting. Wichard identifies 17-4 PH high-resistance steel for this fitting. The spring/plunger arrangement differs from the screw pin on a conventional shackle.

The release opens the hook when the connection needs to be changed. A lanyard can be fitted to the plunger on versions equipped for remote operation. The attachment geometry should be matched to the adjoining line, webbing, or hardware. This design is intended for frequent connection changes rather than a permanently bolted deck fitting.

The stated marine working load is 2,110 lb. The manufacturer publishes a breaking load of 4,400 lb. Check the eye, hook opening, and overall length for the intended installation. The rigging load and the orientation of the connection both matter when selecting a snap shackle. Browse more sailing hardware for related deck and rigging equipment.

• Releasable snap-shackle hook
• Connection suited to removable rigging setups
• Specialized line attachment
• Forged stainless steel construction