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04-10-2016, 09:06
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Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
The current issue of "Practical Sailor" gives its highest recommendation for anchor shackles to Grade B shackles first of all (the are 2x the strength of Grade A) and specifically those from Peerless, the Peer-Lift marine shackles.
They are give high marks to the Crosby shackles and some others.
However, the Peerless website only offers Grade A shackles. The 3/8" shackles has a WLL of 1 Ton. The PS article shows a Grade B shackle with a WLL of 2 Tons.
Has anyone seen Grade B shackles from Peerless? I have sent inquiries to PS and to Peerless but have not heard back yet.
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04-10-2016, 14:26
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
The part number is 8058403 its listed under overhead lifting chain accessories
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04-10-2016, 14:33
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
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Originally Posted by B-Baysailer
The part number is 8058403 its listed under overhead lifting chain accessories
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Perfect! Many thanks B-B! I got a response from Peerless support and they did not find this part, only the Grade A shackle, despite me specifically asking for Grade B. For some reason they do not list it under the Marine Anchor section. I tried searching on Grade B shackles and several different ways and no joy.
I just looked it up with a distributor and they sell it for $2.95 each. Can hardly believe that. I am sure shipping will be 4-5x that.
The Forum comes through again.
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04-10-2016, 14:47
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
From Starr Products they were $2.95 each plus $31.95 for shipping. On EBay they were $2.99 each and $9.99 shipping, and, they will come from Starr Products. I ordered 4.
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04-10-2016, 14:58
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
I know I had seen them in there catalog but it still took me a few minutes to find them not a good catalog
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05-10-2016, 04:25
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
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05-10-2016, 08:33
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
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Originally Posted by GordMay
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Thanks Gord.
This is the last email I got from Steve Myers at Peerless:
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Part number . . . . . : 8058403
Description . . . . . : 3/8 ALLOY SPAS, HDG, UPC
Meets the following;
Meet and exceed Fed Spec RR-C-271
ASME B30.26
Galvanized to ASTM A153
The above is all we carry for alloy shackles. Now I am not sure if the (B) you are referring to is the B that is indicted ion the ASME spec. We do not classify them by a grade A or grade B.
Thanks"
They do indeed classify them as Grade A or B, but the A is the only one in the Marine section, for some reason.
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05-10-2016, 10:17
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
Crosby G209A is a 3/8" alloy shackle with a 7/16" alloy pin, and a WLL of 2 T
Personally, I would choose Crosby - proven track record, US made, etc.
The last Peerless chain I purchased arrived with rust patches on it.
Since both Peerless and Crosby alloy shackles have the same specs, I would go with the Crosby.
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05-10-2016, 14:42
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
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Originally Posted by nitpik
Crosby G209A is a 3/8" alloy shackle with a 7/16" alloy pin, and a WLL of 2 T
Personally, I would choose Crosby - proven track record, US made, etc.
The last Peerless chain I purchased arrived with rust patches on it.
Since both Peerless and Crosby alloy shackles have the same specs, I would go with the Crosby. |
Thanks nitpick! The more info the better. The Crosby shackles are available from Defender for about $15.
The price given me from Starr Products looks too low. Practical Sailor says they might be counterfeit. I have been told that the Peerless products are US made but haven't checked that out for myself. If the shackles I get are not up to snuff I will send them back and inform the vendor. They are presented as Peerless products.
I may just order the Crosby shackles though and be certain. This is not a place on the boat for low quality parts!
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05-10-2016, 15:20
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
Hs anyone noticed how Gord always seems to find out information that is just priceless? Many thanks for all the behind the scenes work that you do Gord. Saves me a lot of effort.
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Originally Posted by GordMay
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06-10-2016, 03:58
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
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Originally Posted by exMaggieDrum
...They do indeed classify them as Grade A or B, but the A is the only one in the Marine section, for some reason.
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Because the are NOT marine shackles, but are (Alloy) Hoisting shackles.
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06-10-2016, 08:07
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Re: Source for Grade B Peerless Peer-Lift shackles
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Originally Posted by GordMay
Because the are NOT marine shackles, but are (Alloy) Hoisting shackles.
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You are right - even though they are called anchor shackles. Must be a generic term with some other meaning.
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