Running rigging makes a sailboat sail. Gather blocks, cleats, and shackles to build clean low friction control of sheets and halyards. Blocks the heart of the system A sailboat runs on its rigging and this collection gathers the blocks cleats shackles and control hardware from trusted brands to rig sheets halyards vangs and travelers. Building a clean system comes down to sizing the hardware to your line and load choosing low friction gear where it counts and matching attachments so everything works together. Blocks turn lines and build purchase. Ball bearing blocks run free under light to moderate load ideal for sheets and control lines you trim constantly while plain bearing blocks carry higher static loads like halyard turning points....
Size 0 20mm Plain Bearing Pulley Block Single Swivel & BecketThe Barton Size 0 Plain bearing block has 20mm (3/4″) sheaves and is also available in ball bearing...
Size 0 20mm Plain Bearing Pulley Block Single SwivelThe Barton Size 0 Plain bearing block has 20mm (3/4″) sheaves and is also available in ball bearing sheaves. Designed...
Size 0 20mm Plain Bearing Pulley Block Single Fixed Eye & BecketThe Barton Size 0 Plain bearing block has 20mm (3/4″) sheaves and is also available in ball...
Size 0 20mm Plain Bearing Pulley Block Double Fixed EyeThe Barton Size 0 Plain bearing block has 20mm (3/4″) sheaves and is also available in ball bearing sheaves....
Series 5 Fiddle, Swivel, Becket, and Cam Block - 54mmPlain Bearing BlocksBarton plain bearing blocks have a precision moulded acetal sheave running on a large diameter brass bearing,...
Series 5 Fiddle, Snap Shackle, Becket & Cam Block - 54mmPlain Bearing BlocksBarton plain bearing blocks have a precision moulded acetal sheave running on a large diameter brass...
Series 5 Fiddle Swivel Block- 54mmPlain Bearing BlocksBarton plain bearing blocks have a precision moulded acetal sheave running on a large diameter brass bearing, ensuring free running under...
Series 5 Fiddle Reverse Shackle Block - 54mmPlain Bearing BlocksBarton plain bearing blocks have a precision moulded acetal sheave running on a large diameter brass bearing, ensuring free...
Laser Replica 15:1 Boom Vang Assembly f/Laser DinghyThe Barton boom vang assembly gives all the advantages of systems costing twice the price. 15:1 purchase is achieved through clever...
Large Snatch Block for Yachts Up to 40' (12.2M) - Stainless Steel SnapBarton Snatch Blocks give the crew the option to locate the block anywhere on deck using...
Running rigging makes a sailboat sail. Gather blocks, cleats, and shackles to build clean low friction control of sheets and halyards.
A sailboat runs on its rigging and this collection gathers the blocks cleats shackles and control hardware from trusted brands to rig sheets halyards vangs and travelers. Building a clean system comes down to sizing the hardware to your line and load choosing low friction gear where it counts and matching attachments so everything works together.
Blocks turn lines and build purchase. Ball bearing blocks run free under light to moderate load ideal for sheets and control lines you trim constantly while plain bearing blocks carry higher static loads like halyard turning points. Fiddle blocks stack sheaves for a compact tackle and ratchet blocks hold load so you can hand hold a sheet. Size the sheave to your line and the load at each point.
Cam cleats grip a line under load and release with a flick perfect for sheets you adjust often. Clutches hold halyards and control lines under high load and release them on demand. Match the cleat or clutch to your line diameter so it grips without chewing the line and add a fairlead to feed the line in cleanly.
Snap shackles connect and release fast for halyards and sheets while bow and D shackles make permanent high strength connections. Match the shackle type and pin size to the load and use swivels where a line or block needs to rotate without twisting.
A boom vang and mainsheet system control sail shape and the right multi part tackle gives you the purchase to trim under load. Travelers position the mainsheet across the boat. Match the system to your boat size and rig so you can trim without fighting the load.
Quality rigging hardware from different makers works together as long as you match sizes and loads. Size everything to your boat and the working load at each point and step up at high load positions since a failed fitting under sail is dangerous. Always check manufacturer load ratings before sailing and replace any worn hardware at the first sign of stress.
Not sure how to rig a system. Tell our crew your boat and what you are rigging and we will match the blocks cleats shackles and tackle so your running rigging leads clean and holds.
Ball bearing blocks run free for sheets and control lines you trim constantly while plain bearing blocks carry higher static loads like halyard turning points. Fiddle blocks build compact tackle and ratchet blocks hold load. Size the sheave to your line and the load.
Cam cleats grip a line and release with a flick ideal for sheets you adjust often. Clutches hold halyards and control lines under high load and release on demand. Match either to your line diameter so it grips without chewing the line.
Match the block sheave cleat and shackle to your line diameter and the working load at each point and step up at high load positions. A fitting that is undersized for the load is a weak link that can fail under sail.
Yes. Quality hardware from different makers works together as long as you match sizes and load ratings. Choose by the right size and load for each position rather than sticking to one brand.
A boom vang controls the boom vertical angle and the leech tension of the mainsail which shapes the sail for power or to depower. A multi part vang tackle gives you the purchase to trim it under load.
