Wichard HR Quick Release Snap Shackle With Swivel Eye - 130mm Length - 5-1/8"

The Wichard HR Quick Release Snap Shackle With Swivel Eye is a precision deck fitting engineered for sailors and boaters who demand reliable, fast rigging adjustments under load. Whether you're managing sheets, halyards, or control lines in varying sea conditions, this 130mm (5-1/8") snap shackle eliminates fumbling with traditional knots and slow fasteners. Built by Wichard Marine—a trusted name in European marine hardware—this quick-release design allows single-handed operation, critical when your other hand is steering, winching, or maintaining balance on a heeling deck.

Manufactured from HR forged 17.4 PH stainless steel, this shackle combines corrosion resistance with exceptional strength, essential for saltwater and freshwater environments alike. The snap mechanism opens via lanyard pull—a fail-safe design that prevents accidental release while keeping activation immediate and intuitive. The swivel eye accommodates angular loads and reduces stress concentration on fittings, extending the service life of your standing and running rigging. The forged construction ensures uniform grain structure and impact resistance that cast alternatives simply cannot match, making this shackle suitable for racing, cruising, and commercial marine applications.

This shackle performs equally well on keelboats, dinghies, and cruising yachts, accommodating 3/8" and 5/16" diameter line and cable. The 130mm length provides adequate clearance for rapid sheet changes and halyard work without snagging rigging or tangling during tacks and gybes. Installation is straightforward—simply shackle to your existing deck fittings, boom, or mast attachment points using the swivel eye connection. Experienced racers and cruisers rely on Wichard quick-release hardware for its precision machining, consistent performance, and the confidence that comes from gear tested across thousands of miles of demanding ocean sailing.