Standing rigging refers to the fixed system of wires, rods, or cables on a sailboat that supports the mast and maintains its stability under sail. Key components include stays (such as the forestay and backstay) and shrouds, which are tensioned to keep the mast upright and secure. These elements are essential for the structural integrity and performance of the vessel.
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.178.30 wire rope is a durable and high-quality product designed for a variety of uses. Made from AISI 316 stainless steel, it offers excellent corrosion resistance and longevity. It comes preformed and polished, ensuring smooth handling and reducing the risk of damage during operation. With a diameter of 3 mm and a breaking load of 530 kg, it provides reliable performance for heavy-duty applications, making it a dependable choice for professionals across different industries.
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€ 108,89
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.178.40 wire rope is a top-quality product made from AISI 316 stainless steel. It comes preformed and polished, offering easy handling and reduced risk of damage during use. With a diameter of 4 mm and a breaking load of 1000 kg, it provides reliable performance for various applications, making it a preferred choice for professionals seeking durability and strength.
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€ 186,17
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.178.50 wire rope is a premium product made from AISI 316 stainless steel, known for its excellent corrosion resistance and durability. Preformed and polished for easy handling, it is available in 100-meter spools. With a 5 mm diameter and a breaking load of 1550 kg, it provides robust performance for various demanding applications, making it a reliable choice for professionals.
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€ 278,84
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.178.60 wire rope is a high-quality, durable product made from AISI 316 stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance. Preformed and polished for ease of handling, this 6 mm diameter rope comes in 100-meter spools and offers a breaking load of 2200 kg, making it a reliable choice for various demanding applications.
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€ 401,72
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.178.80 wire rope, made from high-quality AISI 316 stainless steel, offers excellent corrosion resistance and durability. Preformed and polished for smooth handling, it comes in 100-meter spools. With an 8 mm diameter and a breaking load of 3900 kg, this wire rope is perfect for demanding applications, ensuring reliable and robust performance.
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€ 713,91
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.180.06 is a premium wire rope made from AISI 316 stainless steel, offering exceptional corrosion resistance and durability, ideal for marine environments. This flexible 7x7 construction, consisting of 49 wires, is polished and preformed, ensuring a sleek appearance and reliable performance. With a wire diameter of 3 mm and an outer diameter of 6 mm with PVC coating, it's perfect for creating guardrails and handrails. Available in a 100-meter roll, this wire rope is designed to provide both safety and style on boats and other marine applications.
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€ 187,44
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.180.08 wire rope is a premium marine-grade product meticulously crafted from AISI 316 stainless steel, offering exceptional corrosion resistance and durability for marine applications. With its polished and preformed finish, this flexible 7x7 wire rope, consisting of 49 wires, strikes a perfect balance between strength and flexibility, making it ideal for constructing guardrails and handrails. Featuring a 4 mm wire diameter and an 8 mm outer diameter with PVC coating, it provides both reliability and aesthetic appeal. Available in a 100-meter roll, it's designed to meet the stringent demands of marine environments, ensuring safety and elegance on board.
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€ 325,55
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.181.04 wire rope is a top-notch marine-grade product crafted from AISI 316 stainless steel, providing exceptional resistance to corrosion and durability for marine environments. With its polished and preformed finish, this wire rope, featuring a 1x19 wire configuration, offers strength and stability, making it perfect for various applications like protected riggings, guardrails, and handrails. Its 2.5 mm wire diameter and 4 mm outer diameter with PVC coating ensure reliability and versatility. Available in a 100-meter roll, it's designed to meet the diverse needs of marine hardware, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.
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€ 173,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.181.06 wire rope is a top-quality marine-grade product made from AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring exceptional corrosion resistance and longevity in marine environments. With its polished and preformed finish, this wire rope, featuring a 1x19 wire configuration, strikes a balance between strength and flexibility, making it ideal for various applications such as protected riggings, guardrails, and handrails. Its 3 mm wire diameter and 6 mm outer diameter with PVC coating ensure both reliability and versatility. Available in a 100-meter roll, it's designed to meet the diverse needs of marine hardware, combining functionality with an attractive appearance.
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€ 219,47
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.181.07 wire rope is a high-quality marine-grade product made from AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring superior corrosion resistance and durability for maritime applications. With its polished and preformed finish and 1x19 wire configuration, it provides both strength and stability, making it perfect for various uses such as protected riggings, guardrails, and handrails. Featuring a 4 mm wire diameter and 8 mm outer diameter with PVC coating, it offers reliability and versatility. Available in a 100-meter roll, it's designed to meet the diverse needs of marine hardware, combining functionality with an appealing design.
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€ 385,05
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.182.07 Parafil Wire offers impressive durability and versatility. Made from "Terylene" continuous yarn and coated with a white alcatene girdle, this cable provides strength comparable to steel while being much lighter. With a diameter of 7 mm and a breaking load of 510 kg, it's ideal for handrails, offering insulation and requiring minimal maintenance. Whether for marine or other applications, this Parafil wire combines reliability and ease of use, making it a practical choice for various projects.
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€ 328,50
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 03.182.09 Parafil Wire is a reliable and versatile cable designed for a range of applications. Crafted from "Terylene" continuous yarn and coated with a white alcatene girdle, this wire provides strength comparable to steel while being much lighter. With a diameter of 9 mm and a breaking load of 1015 kg, it's perfect for handrails and similar projects where durability and reliability are essential. Its low maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for various applications, combining strength, lightness, and ease of use.
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€ 421,29
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 04.180.00 U-Bolt Clamp is a robust and corrosion-resistant accessory made from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel. Designed for securing cables, wires, or hoses with a size range of 1.5/2 mm, this clamp features a threaded M3 design for easy installation. Sold in packs of 10 pieces, it's an ideal choice for marine and outdoor applications where durability and reliability are essential.
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€ 12,58
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 04.180.01 U-Bolt Clamp is a sturdy accessory crafted from high-quality mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel. With its sleek design and durable construction, this clamp is ideal for securing cables, wires, or hoses with sizes ranging from 2 to 3 mm. It features a convenient M3 thread for easy installation and comes in a pack of 10 pieces, making it a practical choice for various marine and outdoor applications where reliability is key.
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€ 10,38
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 04.181.01 U-Bolt Clamp is a durable accessory crafted from high-quality mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel. Designed for securing cables, wires, or hoses with diameters ranging from 3 to 4 mm, this clamp features an M4 thread for easy installation and a secure hold. Sold in packs of 10 pieces, it's suitable for various applications, including marine, automotive, or outdoor use, offering both reliability and versatility where strength and corrosion resistance are essential.
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€ 10,52
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 04.181.02 U-Bolt Clamp is a robust accessory crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion. Designed to securely fasten cables, wires, or hoses with diameters ranging from 4 to 5 mm, it features an M5 thread for effortless installation and a reliable hold. Sold in packs of 10 pieces, this clamp is versatile and reliable, suitable for various applications including marine, automotive, or outdoor use where strength and longevity are paramount.
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€ 11,28
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 04.181.03 U-Bolt Clamp is a sturdy accessory meticulously crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion. Tailored for cables, wires, or hoses with a 6 mm diameter, it features an M5 thread for easy installation and a secure grip. Sold in packs of 10 pieces, this clamp offers versatility and reliability, making it suitable for various applications where strength and longevity are crucial.
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€ 12,46
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 04.181.04 U-Bolt Clamp is a durable component meticulously crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring exceptional strength and resistance to corrosion. Tailored for cables, wires, or hoses with diameters ranging from 7 to 8 mm, it boasts an M6 thread for easy installation and a secure grip. Packaged in sets of 10 pieces, this clamp offers versatility and reliability, suitable for various applications where robustness and longevity are paramount.
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€ 15,40
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 04.181.05 U-bolt Clamp is a reliable and durable fastening solution made of mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel. Designed for cable sizes of 9/10 mm, this clamp features an M8 thread, ensuring a secure and corrosion-resistant hold. Whether used in marine applications or other demanding environments, its high-quality construction and sleek appearance make it an ideal choice for cable management. Upgrade your setup with this versatile and robust AISI 316 stainless steel U-bolt clamp, offering both functionality and a polished aesthetic.
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€ 3,33
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 04.181.06 U-Bolt Clamp is a sturdy accessory meticulously crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion. Tailored for cables, wires, or hoses with diameters ranging from 11 to 12 mm, it features an M10 thread for easy installation and a secure grip. Sold in packs of 5 pieces, this clamp offers reliability and versatility for various applications where strength and longevity are essential.
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€ 4,15
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How does standing rigging contribute to the overall stability of a rig?
Standing rigging plays a critical role in maintaining the stability of a sailboat’s rig by providing structural support to the mast through components like backstays, forestays, and shrouds. Using high-strength materials, it ensures proper mast alignment and tension distribution, reducing stress on fittings and terminations. Manufacturers specify rigging configurations that balance weight, adjustability, and safety, while options like Sta-Lok fittings and swaging techniques enhance durability and ease of replacement.
For adjusting tension and optimizing rig stability, explore our selection of Sailboat Turnbuckle, ensuring secure and precise rigging adjustments for various sailing conditions.
How do different rigging options affect the handling and stability of a sailboat?
Different rigging options play a crucial role in the handling and stability of a sailboat by affecting weight distribution, flexibility, and overall structural integrity. Traditional 1×19 stainless steel wire provides durability and reliability, but it adds weight aloft, which can influence the boat’s righting moment. Composite rigging or synthetic fiber alternatives, reduces weight while maintaining strength, improving sail efficiency and responsiveness, especially in performance sailing.
What safety considerations should be addressed when planning a rigging build?
When planning a rigging build, safety considerations include selecting the correct standing rigging specifications to ensure the highest strength and durability for the boat. Factors such as proper swage fittings, adjustable tensioning, and strand configuration play a major role in maintaining stability and preventing failures. Additionally, regular inspections and timely rigging replacement help prevent costly damage, ensuring safe operation for both coastal and offshore sailing conditions.
When considering rigging need to be replace, acting quickly on signs of wear or corrosion is essential to maintaining safety and performance. A timely rigging upgrade prevents sudden failures that could compromise the boat’s stability, particularly under heavy wind loads. Regular inspections and quick adjustments to tension and fittings help extend the lifespan of the rigging system while ensuring optimal sailing conditions.