When we de-rigged the mainsail last season, we noticed that three of the plastic D shackles that connected the sail to the mast inserts were broken (see picture). We cannot locate plastic replacements at our local marine stores. So, we have a couple of questions: 1. Can we use metal D shackles with the clear plastic guards? 2. If not, does anyone know of a source for the plastic shackles? The sail was made by Neil Pryde, and they don't seem to be in the sailboat market any longer.
Replacement for Plastic D Shackle
- Thread starter Robert Reid
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Replacing shackles and slugs
Just like Brian said, Sailrite is a good source for replacement shackles and slides. Sit down before you look at the cost of the stainless steel ones. I only put in 3 metal ones- top, middle and bottom of main. The rest I used the plastic kind and keep lots of spares. I had an experience in a jibe when the whole main "unzipped" off the mast, of course at absolutely the wrong time. The metal buys a bit of insurance. Buddy Richardson Cowardly Lion, H28
Just like Brian said, Sailrite is a good source for replacement shackles and slides. Sit down before you look at the cost of the stainless steel ones. I only put in 3 metal ones- top, middle and bottom of main. The rest I used the plastic kind and keep lots of spares. I had an experience in a jibe when the whole main "unzipped" off the mast, of course at absolutely the wrong time. The metal buys a bit of insurance. Buddy Richardson Cowardly Lion, H28
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