Re: swivel shackel

theodore f. boyer (freelanc@execpc.com)
Thu, 08 Apr 1999 15:51:39 -0500

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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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Bill,
Sorry about your part loss. If it was stainless steel it most likely is
non-magnetic and will not be drawn to magnetic power. Suggest you start looking
through a lot of marine catalogs. Some one has to continue making that shackle
or very similar. Consider drawing it up and having a local machine shop make one
for you.
Ted-Milwaukee WWPotter19

Bill Blohm wrote:

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> West Wight Potter Website at URL
> http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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> So, if the water is only 4 to 5 feet deep, why not just go back with a
> magnet tied to a line and fish for it? (I'm assuming a magnet will
> work.)
> Another option might be to use a viewbox and a colander on a stick, or
> some such, if it's not magnetic.
>
> > 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.
>
> Bill B.
> P-19 #454, "Dream Catcher"
> Nampa, ID