Tools needed:
– Long-nose plier
– Self amalgamating tape
– Long-nose plier
– Self amalgamating tape
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/4021_Shackle-washer-nylon.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/4021_Shackle-washer-nylon.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/30685_shackle-6mm.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/30685_shackle-6mm.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Coiled_rope.png)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Coiled_rope.png)
Steps:
1. Use the shackle 6mm 1/4, 2x nylon washers, and the trapeze ropes
2. Put the shackle through the center hole.
Tighten the shackle firmly with the long-nose plier.
3. Install two trapeze ropes on each side.
4. Tape the shackle with self-amalgamating tape.
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mast-hound-4-1024x768.jpg)
![](https://nacrasailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Mast-hound-4-1024x768.jpg)