Hunter 27, 2006 in mast furling upper swivel sail attach shackle lost

Dec 23, 2013
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Hunter 23.5 and 27, 2006 Redbud Marina
Hi, I'm installing a new mainsail and the shackle that holds the main sail to the upper swivel is lost. US Spars says that specific part is no longer available, but a small shackle should work. I tried one but it seemed to cause some friction internally and wouldn't raise.
Any ideas would be great!
Martin in Tulsa
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
Do you know your mast model and Is the shackle you are looking for one of the those shown on page 18 of the manual? If not, consult with a rigger or your sail guy to select the correct shackle.
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Dec 23, 2013
20
Hunter 23.5 and 27, 2006 Redbud Marina
Thanks for your reply! I have that manual and on page 18 it lists the different shackles, mine is the one called 'hook shackle." I contacted US Spars and they said it's no longer available, but I could probably use a small shackle instead. I've tried modifying a few with no luck so far, it rubs inside the top pf the mast and prevents furling the sail into the mast. I will find a way!
Thanks!
 
Feb 21, 2013
4,638
Hunter 46 Point Richmond, CA
Maybe make a soft shackle out of Dyneema?