How to Select the Correct Shackle Size

Choosing the right size of shackle for your particular sail application can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. There are so many sail shackles available, and you might not understand how to correctly choose a replacement shackle. Today's short video is going to help you learn how to select the correct shackle size for your sail.

Sail shackles are often used to secure a slug or a slide to a sail. Shackles are very popular choices among sailors because they are easily and quickly installed. The difficulty comes in knowing how to measure your current shackle to know which new size of shackle to order from Sailrite^®. Luckily, we'll cover all this information in our video to help you make sure you get the right items for your boat.

If you're replacing a broken shackle, we'll show you how to correctly measure your existing shackle so you can be sure to order the correct replacement size. If you are sewing a brand-new sail — or if you want to replace all the shackles on your sail — you have a little more liberty to choose a size you want.

Be sure to watch our short video to learn how to select the right shackle size to prevent chafing problems when you add the slugs. Once you know what size to order, be sure to shop our wide selection of slugs, sliders and shackles. At Sailrite, we're your one-stop shop for all your marine DIYs.