Sailboat Hardware
25 Articles
Selecting Line for Running Rigging
With informative videos and accompanying discussion, this article walks you through our wide selection and will help you select running rigging that is correct for your application.
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Choosing Sailing Winches
What kind of winches do you need? This article breaks down your options to simplify your choice.
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Snatch Blocks
Learn about the advantages of snatch blocks and their applications including use as jib fairleads, spinnaker sheet leads and more.
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Stainless Steel Rigging
This article discusses stainless steel alloys and alerts sailors to the danger of crevice corrosion. You’ll also find a helpful checklist to follow when inspecting your standing rigging.
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The Vang
Boom vangs provide essential safety and twist control for sailboat mainsails. This article includes explanations and some helpful diagrams to inspire do-it-yourself riggers to design a system that works for them.
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Do-It-Yourself: Installing a Roller Furling Unit
Do you want the convenience of a roller furling system? This brief synopsis will give you an idea of what to expect when installing a new unit, no matter what brand you choose.
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Laser Sailing With Hanne Weaver
Olympic hopeful Hanne Weaver shares some great tips on training, conditioning, race psychology and boat handling.
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Going Aloft with the ATN Mastclimber
This article provides guidance on how to safely go aloft and includes a video that demonstrates the ATN Mast Climber in use.
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Internal Halyard Replacement Made Easy
Mark Chandler shows us the easy way to replace an internal halyard.
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Headsail Controls
Learn how to improve the adjustability of your boat's genoa leads and what continuous support luffs can do for you.
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Do-it-Yourself: Servicing Your Winches
Performing routine maintenance on winches is remarkably easy. This article shows you how.
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Maximum Working Load
This article underscores the importance of not exceeding the maximum working load of hardware when designing for an application.
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