Used to secure jibs to the wire forestay. Locks positively over the stay with a sliding piston that closes a hooked end. Requires a grommet.
In the case of Bronze Sew-On Jib Snaps, installation requires the placement of a pressed spur grommet (usually a #0 or #1 size) just behind the luff reinforcement in the sail.
Snap Bronze #0 Sew-On 1 5/8" Specifications: (see Larger Image)
Length: 1-5/8 inches
Opening Width: 0.25 inches
Fits wire up to 1/4" diameter