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Originally Posted by JK SV Pretorien
Hi all,
Great thread - lots of useful info.
I am about to purchase the Excel #5. What shackle are Sarca owners using, in particular to 8mm chain?
From a review of the chain specs, appears either a 8mm or 10mm Wichard HR stainless bow shackle would suit, although the 10mm Wichard pin through the Lofrans 11.1mm link would be tight.
Thanks,
JP
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Rex from AnchorRight recommends using 2 Bow Shackles. He had a pictorial handout at various boatshows which I cannot find on his website.
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Bow shackles
Bow shackles, also known as
anchor shackles, are a more widely flared or O-shaped variant of the D-shackle format. One of the key advantages of bow shackles is that they’re much better equipped for handling multiple loads from different directions without it becoming a significant side load situation, as the rounded shape of the body makes them able to support heavier payloads at various points around their circumference.
Bow or
anchor shackles can also accommodate far wider lifting straps than the narrower D-shackle variants (for all lifting and
rigging jobs, the chosen shackle should be able to accommodate the strap or sling without requiring excessive pinching of the fabric). The trade-off for these advantages is a lower overall weight tolerance than an equivalent gauge D-shackle, provided the lifting is done strictly inline for the latter.)