Sta-Lok Turnbuckle Body and Toggle – U-Strap Style
Price range: $68.06 through $218.91Sta-Lok Body Toggle – Bronze Turnbuckle Body with Stainless Toggle
The Sta-Lok Body Toggle combines a durable bronze turnbuckle body with stainless steel fittings and a forged U-strap toggle, providing reliable articulation for lower shroud and stay connections. Designed for installations with longer chainplates, this assembly helps maintain proper alignment and reduce side loading on rigging terminals.
Each unit is supplied with a forged U-strap toggle and features left-hand threads at the toggle end for proper turnbuckle adjustment when paired with standard right-hand threaded upper terminals.
Why Sailors Choose Sta-Lok Body Toggles
- Bronze turnbuckle body resists corrosion and galling
- Stainless steel fittings for strength and durability
- Forged U-strap toggle allows proper articulation
- Ideal for boats with longer chainplates
- Compatible with standard Sta-Lok mechanical terminals
- Serviceable and reusable mechanical system
Common Applications
- Lower shroud connections
- Cap shroud and intermediate shrouds
- Backstay or forestay lower connections
- Rigging requiring additional articulation at chainplates
Construction Details
- Body: Marine-grade bronze turnbuckle body
- Fittings: Stainless steel terminals
- Toggle: Forged U-strap toggle included
- Thread Direction: Toggle end uses left-hand threads
Available Sizes & Dimensions
| Model | Thread (UNF) | Toggle Width (mm) | Toggle Width (in) | Pin Size (mm) | Pin Size (in) | Adjustment (mm) | Adjustment (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UB20-14 | 1/4″ | 7.6 | 0.299 | 6.4 | 1/4″ | 76 | 2.99 |
| UB20-516 | 5/16″ | 9.2 | 0.362 | 7.9 | 5/16″ | 83 | 3.27 |
| UB20-38 | 3/8″ | 10.8 | 0.425 | 9.5 | 3/8″ | 92 | 3.62 |
| UB20-716 | 7/16″ | 12.3 | 0.484 | 11.1 | 7/16″ | 100 | 3.94 |
| UB20-12 | 1/2″ | 13.0 | 0.512 | 12.7 | 1/2″ | 104 | 4.09 |
| UB20-58 | 5/8″ | 18.0 | 0.709 | 16.0 | 5/8″ | 126 | 4.96 |
Choosing the Correct Size
Select a body toggle that matches your existing rigging wire size and chainplate pin dimensions. When replacing rigging components, always confirm thread size, pin diameter, and available adjustment length before ordering.
Rigging Support Available
Not sure what size you need? Our Annapolis and St. Thomas rigging teams can help specify replacement components or supply complete rigging upgrades.
