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....
Discover the pinnacle of performance in marine hardware with the Lewmar 50mm Synchro Block Single. Designed for sailors who demand precision and reliability, this compact powerhouse transforms how...
Why Choose the Lewmar Synchro Fiddle Block for Your Sailboat Rigging Imagine trimming your mainsail on a gusty day, where every second counts for control and speed. The...
Imagine trimming your sails with lightning precision during a competitive race or a leisurely coastal cruise—every pull smoother, every adjustment effortless. The Lewmar Synchro fiddle block transforms that...
Why Choose the Lewmar Synchro Fiddle Block for Your Sailboat Rigging? Imagine trimming your sails with effortless precision, where every pull feels smoother and more responsive. The Lewmar...
Upgrade your sailboat's rigging with the Lewmar Control Block, a compact powerhouse designed for seamless handling of lighter loads like control lines, travelers, and outhaul systems. Sailors appreciate...
Picture this: you're out on the water, tweaking your sails for that perfect trim, and every adjustment feels effortless. That's the magic of the Lewmar 29901321BK Sailboat Block—a...
Midrange Single with Aluminum Sheave BlockMidrange blocks’ robust construction makes them ideal to handle the high loads found on medium and large offshore boats. Sheave runs exclusively on...
Midrange Single BlockMidrange blocks’ robust construction makes them ideal to handle the high loads found on medium and large offshore boats. Sheave runs exclusively on a ball bearing...
Midrange Double BlockMidrange blocks’ robust construction makes them ideal to handle the high loads found on medium and large offshore boats. Sheave runs exclusively on a ball bearing...
8mm Lead RingLead Rings are simple, weight-saving devices used to route line for jib in-haulers, twings, barberhaulers, lazy jacks, cascading backstays and other applications requiring minimal fine-tune adjustments....
8mm High Resistance "D" ShackleForged stainless steel shackles are polished to a high luster and are stamped with the screw pin diameter. High-Resistance (HR) shackles are forged in...
80mm Single Element Block Mastbase with SwivelElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust. Element’s design...
80mm Element Stand Up BlockStand-up blocks are an addition to our Element line. Use them for sheeting and halyard systems, running backstays, controls and other applications where you...
75mm Carbo Air Block with SwivelLow-friction Carbo Air blocks are lightweight, strong, reliable—and affordable. Companions to the popular Harken Black Magic block line, these small, compact blocks have...
60mm Triple Aluminum Element Block with Swivel & BecketElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust....
60mm Triple Aluminum Element Block with SwivelElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust. Element’s design...
60mm Single Element Block Mastbase with SwivelElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust. Element’s design...
60mm Single Aluminum Element Block with Swivel & BecketElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust....
60mm Single Aluminum Element Block with SwivelElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust. Element’s design...
60mm Element Triple BlockElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust. Element’s design pairs the minimum...
60mm Element Stand Up BlockStand-up blocks are an addition to our Element line. Use them for sheeting and halyard systems, running backstays, controls and other applications where you...
60mm Double Aluminum Element Block with Swivel & BecketElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust....
60mm Double Aluminum Element Block with SwivelElement blocks introduce sideplates that combine forged aluminum and compound curves for strength. They are simultaneously contemporary and very robust. Element’s design...
5mm Shallow Bow ShackleForged stainless steel shackles are polished to a high luster and are stamped with the screw pin diameter.Bow shackles are best for multidirectional loads. Shallow...
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.
