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julie 50
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Initially Posted - 08/12/2014 :  16:41:33  Show Profile
Hello - Our boom vang shackle to the mast is missing on our 250 WB and I can't remember what it was. What kind of shackle do you have on your vangs? Snap shackle?

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TakeFive
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Response Posted - 08/12/2014 :  17:55:46  Show Profile
Both ends of my boom vang have shackles that are integral to the blocks. It's just a little D-shaped loop of stamped sheet metal stock (<u>not</u> cast) with unthreaded holes in both ends for a clevis pin/cotter ring combination. If you have a similar block, you should measure the dimensions of the attachment and find a compatible replacement.

The piece that the shackle attaches to on the mast has a relatively small hole, so a snap shackle would not work for me because it would not go through the hole. If you want easy removablity without risk of losing a cotter ring or clevis pin, you might try a SS quick link, available at Home Depot. It <u>might</u> fit through the hole, and will not release under load, which I think it preferable for a vang.
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Response Posted - 08/13/2014 :  03:48:46  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
We use a carabina similar to this one from Marine Part Depot.

[url="http://www.marinepartdepot.com/new316ststca11.html"][/url]
Click to visit their site.
Paul
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julie 50
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Response Posted - 08/13/2014 :  10:04:17  Show Profile
Thank you! Very helpful.
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