swivel shackel
Trijc@aol.com
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 20:02:42 EDT
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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While reinstalling my centerboard a few weeks ago, the swivel shackle that
fits on the centerboard decided to go for a swim. Since the water was 47
degrees and 4-5 feet deep I decided not to swim after it. I thought I could
easily replace the part. But none of the shackles I tried worked (not
enought depth). Calling IM, I was told that they no longer use the shackle,
that the line is just fed through the hole and back to the pulleys. Those of
you with newer boats- Does this work satisfactorily or does it bind up? And
has anyone replaced this shackle-if so where can it be found?
Jim Harrison
P-15 #2023- "Hooked"
Baltimore, Md.