Wichard 5588 Babystay Adjuster with Ratchet - 16mm Pin Dia

Slim-line ratchet babystay adjusters feature a pelican hook for fast one handed fitting, calibrated scale for reproducible results, and a thread that is designed to be low maintenance and provide easy adjustment under high loads.

Key Features

• Ideal for fitting a removable  inner forestay (genoa or solent)
• Easy to install thanks to the snap shackle
• Robust and performant
• Strongly recommended when there is a furling system
• The ratchet model offers great comfort and ease of use during operations.
• installation of a babystay adjuster to set up a solent, genoa …. 
• Improve the overall performance of the boat (especially those equipped with a reefing-furling system)

Techy Bits, Dimensions & Weights

• Length pin to pin closed / open: 415 / 615 mm
• Toggle length x width: 18 x 25 mm
• Pin diameter: 16 mm
• Stud diameter: 16 mm
• For wire diameter: 9 / 10mm
• Grade 316L stainless steel
• HR stainless steel snap shackle (17.4 PH)
• Working Load: 3200 Kg
• Breaking Load: 9000 Kg
• Weight: 2862 gram