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  1. Rig-Rite

    Since 1961, RIG-RITE has engineered, manufactured and distributed Spars, Rigging and Hardware Systems for Sailboats. RIG-RITE stocks the largest variety of related Systems and Hardware available anywhere, Specializing in original replacement parts for Systems on yachts built the world over. Spars - Masts, Booms, Spreaders, Spinnaker Poles ...

  2. Spreaders

    Spreaders. Spreaders are used on most Rigs to improve Mast support by increasing Upper (and Intermediate) Shroud angles. Spreaders are specific to particular Spreader Bases (or Spreader Bars), which, in turn are specific to individual Mast Sections. A variety of extruded Aluminum Spreader shapes are listed below.

  3. Sailboat Spreaders: Everything You Need to Know

    == Short answer: Sailboat spreaders == Sailboat spreaders are horizontal supports extending from mast to sides of a sailboat, often made of aluminum. They aid in supporting and maintaining proper tension on the shrouds and allow for proper angle adjustments of the sails. Understanding Sailboat Spreaders: A Beginner's GuideUnderstanding Sailboat Spreaders: A Beginner's Guide When

  4. Sailboat Spar Parts and Fittings

    Dwyer Mast & Rigging offers a wide range of parts and hardware commonly used on sailboat masts and booms including bails, chainplates and stemheads, cleats, clevis pins, connecting hardware and fasteners, eye straps and mast eyes, gooseneck assemblies, halyard organizer plates, mast steps and bases, hinges, spreaders, and more. (260)

  5. U.S. Spars

    U.S. Spars is part of Z-Spars Group in France, the World's Largest Spar Builders. Z-Spars has been supplying the sailing world with quality products since 1973. US Spars supplies quality brands like Hunter, Beneteau, Com-Pac and Performance Cruising. We would be happy to quote your mast, boom, and rigging needs. US Spars takes pride in ...

  6. Spreaders 101

    Spreaders are struts attached to the sides of a mast to hold the shrouds away from the mast and increase the angle at which they meet the mast. The greater the angle between shroud and mast, the lower the shroud tension required to provide lateral support and, therefore, the less the compression on the mast. This means the shrouds' diameter ...

  7. How to Tune a Sailboat Mast

    The rig has two in-line spreaders. The cap shroud is 3/8 inch and terminates at the lower spreader. From the lower spreader, the cable transitions to a 5/16 inch cable passing over the upper spreader to the masthead. A second 9/32 inch cable runs from the lower spreader to the mast (just below the upper spreader).

  8. Sailboat Mast Guide: Types, Maintenance, and Upgrades

    Properly adjusted spreaders and shrouds are crucial for mast stability and sail performance. Mast Materials: Choosing the Right One. Sailboat masts are typically constructed from three primary materials: aluminum, wood, and carbon fiber. Each material has its unique characteristics and is suited to different sailing preferences. Aluminum Masts

  9. Rig Tuning, Part 4—Mast Blocking, Stay Tension, and Spreaders

    Wooden or rubber mast blocking falling, or being pushed out, when at sea, particularly in heavy weather, is an amazingly common failure—I know of at least three such incidents—and trying to get a mast re-blocked while the boat is rolling around in swell, and the mast is crashing about in the partners, is a truly scary and dangerous task.

  10. Spars Main Page

    Spars Main Page. CAD. Shipping and discount codes are added at checkout. Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sailboats. Rig-Rite, Inc. Phone: (001) 401-739-1140 -- FAX: (001) 401-739-1149. www.RigRite.com. Spars - Masts, Booms & Related Hardware. Rig-Rite stocks the widest selection of Spars and Spar Parts available anywhere, from manufacturers ...

  11. Spreader (sailboat)

    Spreader (sailboat) Four sets of swept and fixed spreaders on a large yacht. A spreader is a spar on a sailing boat used to deflect the shrouds to allow them to better support the mast. [1] The spreader or spreaders serve much the same purpose as the crosstrees and tops in a traditional sailing vessel. [2]

  12. Spreader Hardware

    459mm Silver spreader arm to suit A4527. $68.55. Backorder. Spreader accessories for fine tuning spreader length and spreader angle to the mast. Also spreader section and spreader end caps.

  13. Mast spreader

    sailboat mast spreader Z 240. The spreader is a standing rigging spar in the form of a horizontal bar perpendicular to the mast and oriented athwartship. It may be slightly angled toward bow or stern. The primary role of the spreader is to guide the shrouds supporting the mast so that it will assume the proper shape under load.

  14. Adjustable mast spreader

    Find out all of the information about the Seldén Mast AB product: adjustable mast spreader 503 series. Contact a supplier or the parent company directly to get a quote or to find out a price or your closest point of sale. ... sailboat spreader terminal 500-801-01 . sailing dinghy boom B series . reverse thrust boom vang 528-087. sailing dinghy ...

  15. Sailboat Mast Spreaders for sale

    Vintage Large Sailboat Mast Pivoting Hinging Spreaders Fitting Wooden D15. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $195.00. or Best Offer +$30.00 shipping. Sponsored. moderncentury (2,169) 99.8%. Waterproof LED Combo Masthead and Deck Light Vertical Mount for Sailboat Boats u. Opens in a new window or tab. Brand New. $67.99.

  16. Sailboat mast spreaders

    sailboat mast spreader Z 240. Find your sailboat mast spreader easily amongst the 7 products from the leading brands (Seldén, ...) on NauticExpo, the boating and maritime industry specialist for your professional purchases.

  17. Inside the America's Cup: A closer look at AC75 masts and rigging

    Additionally, the geometry and materials of the fittings, such as shrouds and spreaders, mast rotation restriction to 45°, and the height of the mast rotation ball relative to the waterline are all defined by the rule. ... Another way masts influence sail shape is, of course, mast bend. This is the stand-out area where teams can differentiate ...

  18. Das Boot!

    By The Rigging Company June 28, 2014. There are many styles of mast boots and spreader boots. Just like with anything else, choosing the right product and installing it properly is essential to its functionality. Installing a mast boot that doesn't leak, has a low profile, ensures that the chocks (pictured below) or Spartite material stays ...

  19. Kenyon Spars Main Page

    In its over 40-year production history, Kenyon has built spars for every type of sailboat from 7 to 70 feet LOA, and Kenyon has provided OEM spar and rigging packages to virtually every North American boat builder. Kenyon has built more spars than any other spar manufacturer in the U.S. In addition to building new spars, Kenyon is committed to ...

  20. Home

    They have commendable talent and knowledge and did a great job getting our sailboat ready for cruising. An amazing experience! Mark L, Annapolis. Our Suppliers. Contact Us Today Call or Send an Email Recent Projects. Pearson 424 Standing Rigging Replacement February 10, 2023;

  21. MAURIPRO Sailing

    MAURIPRO Sailing is more than an online sailing store; we are an international group of passionate sailors, clean oceans advocates, and sailing marketeers. We share the common goal of providing sailors around the world with the information you need to select sailboat equipment, sailing gear properly, or to source that elusive sailboat part and ...

  22. Masthead Enterprises Home Page

    SPINNAKER. STORM SAILS. Don't have your rig dimensions, no problem. Click here to search by boat: RIG DIMENSIONS TABLE . If you prefer for us to assist you in finding the right sail, please call 727-327-5361 or email: [email protected]. OR fill out our contact form here and we'll contact you: CONTACT FORM.

  23. Inside the America's Cup: A Closer Look at AC75 Masts & Rigging

    Southern Spars has played a leading role since entering the America's Cup fold in 1995, with the supply of Team New Zealand 's innovative high-performance carbon mast that took them to a historic victory. Southern Spars' sister company, Future Fibres, is also increasingly central to the trajectory of composite innovation in the Cup.. Class Rules. AC75 class rules specify several key one ...

  24. Spreader Boots

    Designed to fit over wing shaped or round spreaders these boots feature a smaller frontal area for less wind resistance and have greater surface area on the end to reduce sail chafing. Installation is quick and easily over spreader-ends and shrouds; self-bonding rigging tape (sold separately) secures the boot in place. Sold in pairs. Key Features.

  25. Used 2009 Hunter 31-2, 33701 Saint Petersburg

    Going forward, there are serious nonskid and clear side decks due to the innovative rig arrangement. The B & R fractional rig, with its swept-back spreaders, eliminates the need for a backstay. Mast struts and reverse diagonals give all the strength needed while allowing for a smaller section aloft. For the sailor, this means more stability.