Snurble grip-thribley



A '''Snurble grip-thribley''' is a device used as part of the rigging of a traditional sailing yacht. They may be right or left hand thread, and hence are sometimes used in matched pairs.

The older grip type are normally found in marine grade alloy bronze. Modern varieties are fitted with an inverted slide action and manufactured in 316 marine grade stainless steel. These are Cat 0 (Ocean) certified.

Be warned: Galvanised versions imported to the UK from abroad are not CE compliant and have proved unsatisfactory in use.

== References ==

* Toss, Brion (1998). ''Complete Rigger's Apprentice: Tools and Techniques for Modern and Traditional Rigging.'' Maine, International Marine. ISBN 0-07-064840-9.

* Underhill, Harold A (1946). ''Masting and Rigging the Clipper Ship and Ocean Carrier.'' Glasgow, Brown Son and Ferguson. ISBN 0-85174-173-8.

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