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how about a soft shackle
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Does it matter what shackle I use for a jib halyard?
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something like this
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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.