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• Does it matter what shackle I use for a jib halyard?
  • Re: Does it matter / I wouldn't think it would
    • True that... But that isn't the problem...
      • Here is an image
        • oops forgot to mention... the pic is the prior set up.
        • I think you may not have ENOUGH angle from the swivel to the lead on the halyard
          • Re: I think you may not have ENOUGH angle from the swivel to the lead on the halyard... true...
        • You need an eye strap.
      • Re: True that... But that isn't the problem... / Pictures always help. Without a current picture
  • Could you use a Twisted shackle it would turn the knot 90*
    • Re: Could you use a Twisted shackle it would turn the knot 90* No... already one there.
  • how about a soft shackle
  • Our boat has a halyard lead.