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Das Boot!

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,...
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Harken Travelers

Harken dominates the sailboat parts market in many areas. Travelers are no exception. Don't think for a minute that this product is only for racers, it is for cruisers too!  There is nothing more frustrating than...
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The New Boss

The IMOCA Open 60 Hugo Boss team is growing and has added an American by the name of Ryan Breymaier. This guy has many accolades in sailing, one of them being the 'Golden Route' record:...
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Leading Halyards Aft

Leading halyards aft is becoming quite popular on newer boats today. Leading the lines to the cockpit can provide the convenience of not having to leave the safety cockpit in order to control the sails....
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The Symbol of the Modern Americas Cup

USA-17, the fixed wing revolution icon, meets its final resting place just in front of Oracle's Headquarters in Redwood City, California. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vladvQR5C18&w=560&h=315] Apparently it is quite the process to make this happen, but relative...
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The Highfield Lever

The Highfield lever was originally invented by the late Mr J. S. Highfield in about 1930. I believe this concept was initially intended to load and release running backstays at a predesignated tension. This method...
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Views from Aloft

Another one of our FREE safety inspections takes us aloft in Arnold, MD Bosun's Selfie! I love this shot, it says Chesapeake summer is not far away. This was a Beneteau...
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Pin and Tape……

.......A term regularly used here at The Rigging Company. Yet this small detail appears to elude most, at least when it comes to doing it correctly. I always say, "details are what make the difference...
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Views From Aloft

This was form last week and it was a gorgeous spring day! We conducted an aloft inspection and re-tape. I have no idea what the red blurry thing is. A J 105 with a Leisure...
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Cleats

The Clam Cleat In today's sailboat hardware market we will find 3 primary types of cleats. Cam Cleats, Clam Cleats, and Horn Cleats. The clam cleat is almost obsolete in today's sailboat...
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