346 viewsBowsprit shroud tensioning blocks. These allow quick tensioning of the shouds when the bowsprit is raised to give maximum stability when raising or lowering the mast.
The genoa outhaul blocks have been upgraded to 35mm ballbearing variety to reduce the effort required when using them to raise the mast. (Very successfull).
343 viewsForedeck arrangements.
317 viewsJambing cleats for quick tensioning of bobstay, genoa outhaul and bowsprit shrouds.
304 viewsChain bobstay in raised position.
To prevent fouling of the mooring rope when on a swinging mooring.
washboard299 views
297 viewsLuff reefing. Line tied to gooseneck fitting, up sail, through cringle, back down other side of sail, under reefing horn and aft along boom to cleat.
Barton furler for staysail291 views
288 viewsLuff reefing line cleat.
porthole and midship cleat275 views
272 viewsQuarter berth extension cushion doubles as a seat cusion. Gives more comfortable seating position.
267 viewsGenoa sheet.
Modified, to prevent snagging forestay.
Split into two (port and starboard separate) with an eye spliced in each. Fastened to genoa clew with a (countersunk pin) shackle.
265 viewsAdjustable outhaul
262 viewsLeather on mast, to prevent damage to varnish by parrel beads.