Harken Snap Shackle 6 mm

HARKEN Snap Shackle 6 mm

Experience unparalleled efficiency and speed on the water with the HARKEN Snap Shackle 6 mm, an essential piece of high-performance hardware for any modern sailboat. Part of the crucial Fitting subcategory, this shackle is engineered for sailors who demand reliability, speed, and simplicity in their rigging systems. Its primary advantage lies in its intuitive design, which allows for swift and secure connections that can be operated with a single hand. This is invaluable during critical maneuvers, offshore sailing, or when you need to make quick adjustments without fumbling with complex mechanisms.

The robust design is focused on providing a secure lock when under load, yet offers an instant, easy release when the plunger pin is activated. This functionality makes it the perfect choice for halyards, spinnaker sheets, tack points, and other temporary applications where time and ease of use are paramount. As a key component in the Shackles category, this Harken fitting elevates your boat´s equipment by enabling rapid sail changes and rigging modifications, directly contributing to better performance and a safer sailing experience. Its design ensures it can handle significant dynamic loads, giving you the confidence to push your vessel to its limits.

Snap shackles provide one-handed operation for temporary applications that require speed and easy release.

Harken® snap shackles also fit a wide variety of blocks and make them removable.

Specifications:
- Shackle pin Ø (mm): 5 mm
- Shackle pin Ø (in): 3/16 in
- Weight (g): 85 g
- Weight (oz): 3 oz
- A (mm): 65 mm
- A (in): 2 9/16 in
- Maximum working load (kg): 454 kg
- Maximum working load (lb): 1000 lb
- Breaking load (kg): 907 kg
- Breaking load (lb): 2000 lb