Sea-Dog 316 Stainless Steel Bow Shackle, 1/4 Inch Pin, Screw Pin Anchor Shackle 147056-1

The Sea-Dog 147056-1 is an investment-cast 316 stainless steel bow shackle designed for marine rigging applications where quick, repeated connecting and disconnecting is needed. Its rounded bow shape accommodates multiple attachment angles, making it suited to anchor rodes, rigging hardware, and general deck hardware connections. The shackle uses a screw pin closure, allowing it to be opened and closed by hand without tools for fast removal and reattachment.

Construction is investment-cast 316 stainless steel throughout, giving the shackle corrosion resistance for saltwater and marine environments. The pin diameter (A) measures 1/4 inch, with a bail width (B) of 1/2 inch, a body length (C) of 13/16 inch, and an overall length (D) of 1-1/16 inch. Note that this cast shackle is not load rated, so it should be selected for general-purpose rigging and hardware connection rather than load-bearing lifting applications.

Specifications

• Brand: Sea-Dog
• Manufacturer Part Number: 147056-1
• Material: Investment Cast 316 Stainless Steel
• Closure Type: Screw Pin
• Pin Diameter (A): 1/4 inch
• Bail Width (B): 1/2 inch
• Body Length (C): 13/16 inch
• Overall Length (D): 1-1/16 inch
• Weight: 0.078 pounds
• Load Rating: Not load rated (cast construction)
• UPC: 035514147125

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pin diameter of the Sea-Dog 147056-1 bow shackle? The pin diameter is 1/4 inch, with a bail width of 1/2 inch, a body length of 13/16 inch, and an overall length of 1-1/16 inch.

What material is this bow shackle made from? The Sea-Dog 147056-1 is made of investment cast 316 stainless steel, which resists corrosion in saltwater and marine environments.

Is the Sea-Dog 147056-1 shackle load rated? No, this is a cast shackle and is not load rated, so it should be used for general rigging and hardware connections rather than rated lifting applications.

How does the pin on this shackle open and close? It uses a screw pin closure, which threads open and closed by hand for quick, repeated connecting and disconnecting during rigging tasks.

How much does the 147056-1 bow shackle weigh? The shackle weighs 0.078 pounds.

What is a bow shackle used for on a boat? A bow shackle has a rounded bow shape suited to many rigging applications, such as connecting anchor rodes or attaching deck hardware where fast, repeated connect and disconnect is useful.

Does the screw pin require tools to open? No, the screw pin closure on the Sea-Dog 147056-1 can be opened and closed by hand without tools.

Will this shackle rust or corrode in saltwater? It is built from investment cast 316 stainless steel, which is corrosion resistant and suited to saltwater marine use.

What are the overall dimensions of the 147056-1 shackle? Overall length is 1-1/16 inch, with a body length of 13/16 inch, a bail width of 1/2 inch, and a 1/4 inch pin diameter.

Is this shackle sold as a single unit? Yes, the Sea-Dog 147056-1 bow shackle is sold as an individual unit.