Stop fumbling with rusted threads, seized pins, and frustrating connection points. The Snap-D 13mm Bow Shackle is the quiet achiever in towing hardware, offering the perfect balance of premium marine-grade construction, legal compliance, and an effortless patented locking mechanism.
Designed for setups up to 2.5 tonnes (2500kg ATM), this shackle completely reinvents how you hitch up. Built specifically with a captive pin that locks securely with just a half-turn, it guarantees you’ll never lose a pin in the sand or struggle with a pair of pliers on a jammed thread again. With its wider bow design, it comfortably handles thicker connection points, multi-angle loads, and modern tow bars.
Key Features & Benefits
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Patented Half-Turn Release: Throw away your pliers. Simply push, twist half a turn, and the shackle is locked securely. It’s the fastest and easiest connection on the market.
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Captive Pin Design: When open, the pin stays retained inside the shackle body. You can’t drop it, lose it in the mud, or accidentally leave it behind.
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304 Stainless Steel: Forged from high-quality, marine-grade 304 stainless steel that won't flake, rust, or bind up—perfect for coastal towing and regular boat ramp use.
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Wider Bow Profile: The rounded "O" shape of the bow provides essential extra room (the "wiggle room") to easily fit thicker modern tow bar loops and accommodate loads from different angles when turning tight corners.
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100% Towing Compliant: Explicitly tow-rated and clearly stamped with its ATM rating right on the body, meeting the strict requirements for Australian towing compliance.
Ideal Applications
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Mid-size boat trailers
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Camper trailers and lightweight caravans
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Standard single and tandem axle utility trailers
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Setups requiring a slightly wider connection point on the tow vehicle
Specifications & Fitment
Important Compliance Note: In Australia, if your trailer is over 2.5T ATM, you legally require two safety chains and two shackles, and each shackle must be rated for the full ATM of the trailer. This shackle is certified for setups where the trailer ATM is 2500kg or less.
Fitment Note: Allow 15-16mm for the roll pin to comfortably fit through your tow bar hole.
| Specification |
Dimension / Detail |
| Maximum Towing Capacity |
2500kg ATM |
| Material |
Premium 304 Stainless Steel |
| Main Pin Diameter |
13mm |
| Design Type |
Captive Pin / Threadless Half-Turn |
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Packaging
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Where Do You Ship From?
All parts are stocked and shipped from our location at The Boat Works Marina on the Gold Coast, Australia.
Shipping Rates
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Free Shipping – Australia
We offer Free Shipping on parts orders over $55 within Australia.
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- Certain items do not qualify for Free Freight. Please refer to the product description for details.
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International Orders
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