What does bow width mean? What is the length of the shackle when it's laid out?
Bubba Rope 5/16" x 5.5" Gator-Jaw Soft Shackle
What is the diameter of the finished shackle. I need the loop end to pass through an 11/32" round hole.
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Open Jun 09, 2025 - 10:37 AM
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Jun 12, 2025 - 10:15 AM
Bow width refers to the diameter of the shackle when closed but not under tension. In this case it is 5.5".
The length laid out for this particular shackle is roughly 17".
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