Davey Bronze Gaff Span Shackle
Davey & Co. manufacture these gunmetal bronze gaff span shackles in a range of jaw widths. This shackle attaches to the peak halyard span wire to tension the leech.
The design of this bronze shackle ensures loads are spread to minimise wear of the span wire.
| SKU | Jaw Width | Pin Diameter | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVY-1227/GM/06 | 1/4" (6mm) | 5/16" (8mm) | 2" (50mm) |
| DVY-1227/GM/10 | 3/8" (10mm) | 3/8" (10mm) | 2-1/2" (64mm) |
| DVY-1227/GM/12 | 1/2" (12mm) | 7/16" (11mm) | 2-7/8" (75mm) |
| DVY-1227/GM/16 | 5/8" (16mm) | 1/2" (12mm) | 3-5/8" (93mm) |

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