High resistance, large connection space and free rotation – a premium Wichard snap shackle built for demanding sailing loads.

The Wichard HR Snap Shackle Large Bail 140mm is designed for sailors who need significantly more than a standard snap hook.

Its forged 17-4 PH stainless-steel construction provides excellent mechanical strength, while the large bail allows several ropes to be attached to the same connection point.

At the same time, its swivel eye allows the snap shackle to rotate freely, an important advantage in sailing applications where the connected sail or line needs freedom to orient itself correctly.

With a nautical Working Load of 2,800kg and Breaking Load of 7,500kg, the Wichard #2377 is designed for serious loads.

Large Bail – Attach Several Ropes

One of the key features of the Wichard #2377 is its:

Large Bail / Large Eye

Wichard specifically designed the large eye to allow several ropes to be attached.

This gives the shackle additional versatility compared with a model featuring a smaller connection eye.

The larger attachment area is particularly useful when the rigging arrangement requires multiple lines to share the same snap shackle connection.

Swivel Eye – Free Rotation

The Wichard #2377 incorporates a swivel eye, allowing the snap shackle to rotate freely.

Why does this matter?

In sailing applications, lines and sails do not always remain perfectly aligned. A fixed connection can introduce unwanted twisting, whereas a swivel connection gives the hardware greater freedom to follow the orientation of the load.

Wichard specifically recommends the #2377 for applications requiring free rotation of the snap shackle for better sail orientation.

Large Bail + Swivel = More Connection Space with Free Rotation

HR – High Resistance 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

The HR designation stands for the high-resistance construction of this snap shackle.

Wichard manufactures the #2377 from:

HR Grade 17-4 PH Stainless Steel

It is also forged, providing the mechanical performance required for high-load sailing hardware.

The choice of 17-4 PH stainless steel allows Wichard to achieve excellent Working and Breaking Loads while maintaining a practical size and weight.

Working Load – 2,800kg

The Wichard #2377 offers an impressive:

Nautical Working Load: 2,800kg

This figure is especially important because Wichard explicitly identifies its published Working Load (WL) as the value for nautical applications.

For sailors comparing high-load snap shackles, the #2377 therefore provides a manufacturer-specified Working Load of 2.8 tonnes.

Breaking Load – 7,500kg

The manufacturer specifies a:

Breaking Load: 7,500kg

That means a Breaking Load of 7.5 tonnes.

Breaking Load should not be confused with the normal permissible Working Load. For selection and normal use, the relevant manufacturer figure for nautical applications is the 2,800kg Working Load.

Captive Plunger Pin – It Cannot Become Detached

Small pins and release components can be inconvenient on deck if they can become completely detached.

Wichard solves this with a:

Captive Plunger Pin

The plunger pin is permanently retained in the hook and cannot become detached from the snap shackle.

This provides a simple but important practical benefit when handling the shackle aboard a yacht:

No loose release pin to drop or lose during operation.

Easy Release

Despite its high load capacity, the #2377 is designed for straightforward operation.

The snap shackle opens by:

Pulling the Plunger Pin

Wichard also provides the possibility of attaching a lanyard to the plunger pin, making remote or easier release possible depending on the installation.

This combination of high strength and practical release is one of the reasons snap shackles are so useful in sailing rigging.

Designed for Demanding Sailing Applications

Wichard specifies the #2377 for general snap shackle applications, particularly where the connection requires the shackle to rotate freely.

The swivel function is particularly valuable for:

• Sail-control connections
• Applications requiring free rotation
• Rigging where better sail orientation is required
• Connections involving multiple ropes
• High-load sailing applications

Technical Specifications

These specifications are published by Wichard for part #2377.

140mm Length with Serious Load Capacity

The Wichard #2377 measures:

140mm Overall Length

At a weight of 398g, it delivers:

2,800kg Working Load
7,500kg Breaking Load

This makes the #2377 a genuinely heavy-duty piece of sailing hardware rather than a general-purpose snap hook.

Why Is the Swivel Important?

A swivel allows the snap shackle to rotate around its connection point instead of forcing the attached equipment to remain in one fixed orientation.

This is particularly useful when the direction of the load can change.

Wichard specifically highlights this feature for better sail orientation.

In practical terms, you get a snap shackle that can follow the orientation of the connected equipment instead of unnecessarily restricting its rotational movement.

Why Choose a Large Bail?

The large bail is not simply a design feature—it provides additional usable connection space.

Wichard states that the large eye allows the attachment of several ropes.

This makes the #2377 particularly useful when:

• More than one rope needs to be connected
• A larger attachment area is required
• A conventional small-eye snap shackle is too restrictive
• The rigging configuration requires greater connection flexibility

Why Choose the Wichard #2377 HR Snap Shackle?

• Premium Wichard marine hardware
• Heavy-duty HR construction
• Forged 17-4 PH stainless steel
• Large 140mm overall length
• Large bail / large eye
• Allows the attachment of several ropes
• Swivel eye
• Free rotation of the snap shackle
• Helps provide better sail orientation
• Captive plunger pin
• Release pin cannot become detached
• Easy opening by pulling the plunger pin
• Possibility to attach a lanyard
• Nautical Working Load of 2,800kg
• Breaking Load of 7,500kg
• Weight: 398g
• Designed for demanding sailing applications
• Made in France

Working Load vs Breaking Load

For this product, the distinction between the two figures is important.

Working Load: 2,800kg

Wichard states that its Working Load (WL) applies to nautical applications.

This is the relevant manufacturer load figure for normal marine use.

Breaking Load: 7,500kg

The Breaking Load represents the load at which the component reaches failure conditions. It must not be treated as the normal permissible operating load.

When choosing a snap shackle, always consider the Working Load alongside the load direction, complete rigging configuration and requirements of every other component in the system.

Large Bail, Free Rotation, High Strength

The Wichard HR Snap Shackle Large Bail 140mm #2377 combines three important features in a single premium piece of sailing hardware:

Large Bail + Swivel Rotation + HR Strength

The large bail provides room for several ropes, while the swivel allows the snap shackle to rotate freely for better sail orientation. The captive plunger pin simplifies handling and cannot become detached from the hook.

Add its forged 17-4 PH stainless-steel construction, 2,800kg Working Load and 7,500kg Breaking Load, and the result is a serious snap shackle for demanding sailing applications.

Choose the Wichard #2377 HR Snap Shackle from Cavo Yachting when you need a high-strength, freely rotating snap shackle with a large connection eye.

Key Specifications at a Glance