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Description
The Tylaska 2:1 Halyard Shackle delivers full-rated strength in a lightweight, sail-ready design. Using a high-strength composite sleeve bearing and machined stainless hardware, it handles true 2:1 loads without added weight or wear. Optimized by computer and proven in destructive testing, it's the strongest, cleanest halyard shackle available.
Tylaska 2:1 Halyard Shackle Item # 886588
Description
Using a high-strength composite sleeve bearing, Tylaska has created true 2:1 halyard shackles capable of handling the full rated load of the shackle. The size was made to fit standard sail headboards without adding any unnecessary weight. Strength was optimized by computer and then verified by numerous destructive tests.
Features:
- Tylaska's halyard shackles have the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any existing halyard shackle on the market
- A captive 17-4PH stainless pin makes for trouble-free operation
- All-metal, machined line thimble allows for use as a 2-1 purchase without wear or melting that occurs with plastic molded thimbles
- Lines can also be permanently spliced for a fixed halyard
Part Numbers for Tylaska 2:1 Halyard Shackle
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Questions
Can you adjust the bolt
Not sure I understand the question. The pin that attaches the shackle to the head of the sail is either open to disconnect or closed to connect to the sail.
Date published: 2026-05-29