Mr.Allen was asking if my shackles were moused,well here's the answer Bob! Nae fancy monel seizing wire aboard this old scow I'm afraid,just nylon twine...she's a "parish rigged ship" right enough lol
Dear me no mac,they cost money! All joking aside,I've no been over fond of them since I nicked my thumb on the cut off end of one a while back...ye dinnae get injuries like that wi' soft nylon lol