Travel Shackle Failure

We recently experienced an accidental, but not particularly violent, jibe on Silver Lining, a model 2000 Catalina 320. 

Surprisingly, the traveler shackle fractured in 2 places.

I had been reading about similar problems on the Catalina 380 discussion list, so I emailed Garhauer with a picture.

Susan Felgenhauer quickly replied and sent me a replacement and instructions. She indicated that they were only aware of a few failures on our boats. From what I gathered from the C380 list, if your shackle does not have HR stamped on its side, it may be suspect.

It's great to have a Catalina supplier stand behind their product after 12 years of use.

If you feel your boat may be affected, contact Susan at:

Susan Felgenhauer
Garhauer Marine
1082 W. 9th St
Upland, CA 91786
909/985-9993
909/946-3913 fax

garhauer@garhauermarine.com