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Range of hardware for sail-handling, mooring, standing rigging, spinnaker control and other uses. Primarily for one-design and daysailing boats, but some models suitable for smaller cruisers
[Schaefer Marine, Inc., New Bedford, MA, USA]
Moving control lines from the mast base to the cockpit, including diagramming your deck, choosing hardware, positioning and installing the leads. Includes writer′s layout with hardware details.
[SailNet, 29 March 2001]
For traditional rigging, here′s a widely-supported set of forums on building/repair, designs/plans, people and places, venders and other wooden-boat topics. There is a lot of advice here, and the chance to ask your own questions. You can also search the back issues index by keyword, then order the issue or find it in your library.
[WoodenBoat Publications, Brooklin, ME, USA]
How to overcome hole-in-the-boat anxiety. Whether to use a twist bit (steel or cobalt), a hole saw, or a paddle bit. The advantages of a portable alignment tool. Tips for fiberglass, aluminum, stainless and wood. How to fill holes as well.
[SailNet, 12 March 2003]
Most yachts have dozens of deck fittings, many which need backing plates, and all of which need to be watertight, strong, and functional. The author presents some tips for accomplishing these goals.
[SailNet, 26 June 2002]
Swivel blocks, stanchion-mount blocks, and clamp-on solid fairleads are examined for furler use. More of a discussion on how to reduce furling gear friction than a product test.
[Practical Sailor, 1 July 2005]
There is a surprising amount of friction in most block-and-tackle systems. Test of the efficiency (work produced -v- effort expended) of 19 40mm blocks from 11 manufacturers. Descriptions of each block with performance table and vendor list.
[Practical Sailor, 1 June 2002]
[Vendor]
Range of hardware for sail-handling, mooring, standing rigging, spinnaker control and other uses. Primarily for one-design and daysailing boats, but some models suitable for smaller cruisers
[Schaefer Marine, Inc., New Bedford, MA, USA]
Wide range of blocks, sheave boxes, cam cleats, fairleads, sheaves, and other running rigging hardware for rope and wire.
[Viadana, Bellano, Italy]
Wide range of fixed, swivel, becket, and snatch blocks, wire and rope, for sailboats up to 15 meters.
[Barton Marine Equipment Limited, Whitstable, Kent, UK]
Sealants, Adhesives and Caulks
Absolutely nothing does more damage to more boats than water penetrating the deck core. Not hurricanes. Not inadequate ground tackle. Not electrolysis. Not leaking propane. Not anything.
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