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• Main Halyard Shackle
  • I'd go with the keypin
    • I wouldn't use the quick realease shacke on the main?
      • Been using one on this boat since 2001
        • I have had the fail
          • No different than a screw shackle
            • Why don't the recommend them for the application you are suggesting, Larry?
              • why? Would have to ask the product manager
        • If you look, Wichard recommends the for spinnaker halyards.
          • Look what they recommend for main halyards
            • Larry, those a "specialty" shackles
    • Also the length of the trigger release shackle may affect the hoist of the sail.
  • It's mot the 'static' load that is is the issue
  • If you go to
    • Thanks for everyone's input
      • I have seen the Wichard 81434 bend and deform...
        • If you don't reef in strong winds, the forces go way up
  • How about a knot instead of a splice ?
    • Halyard Knots
      • Knots
    • I suspect it is not as strong
      • I doubt strength will be a problem
        • I think he is talking knot to the shackle vice splice
          • Knot on shackel...
          • Dyneema soft shackles
            • I had to laugh...
              • Yup - no need for a whisker pole
    • Agree with the knot.
    • Buntline Hitch is my choice also. Never had a problem