Piston hanks and jib hanks are used for sail attachment. Traditionally, hanks consist of a short piece of rope spliced or sewn into or around the bolt rope, but can also be made of wire. For staysails like jib sails and other sail types, in traditional sailing forged metal hanks or jib hank shackles are often used. Piston hanks are another variant of fixing the sail to the stay. There are many different types of jib hanks - for example, sew-on piston hanks that are sewn into the sail, single hand jib hanks or folding D-hanks. They offer the advantage of being able to attach and detach the sail from the stay quickly and easily. So rapid sail changes are possible.
Hanks
Crimp-on piston hank
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€7.55 *
Thin standard brass hanks, rolled finish.For long-lasting attachment to the luff grommets.Pistons with rounded grips, secured with stainless steel springs.
Bronze snap hank WICHARD
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€7.95 *
Single hand WICHARD jib hank.Cast bronze with rolled finish. This material is easier on steel or stainless forestays.For durable attachment of the luff of the sail.Secure locking through spring-loaded clamp.
Brass snap hank
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€71.10 *
Very robust snap hank made from solid brass for especially strong forestays.Strong front flap with spring-locked bolt.
Jib hank shackle
€23.35 *
Bulbous stainless steel shackles, which also work very well as hanks because of a wide design that slides very well on the stay.Opening: 25 mm.
Sew-on piston hanks
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€10.95 *
Standard brass hanks, polished finish.To be sewed onto the luff grommets.Pistons have articulated grips and are secured with stainless steel springs.
