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.
1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.190.04 Eyelet Terminal is a marine-grade accessory designed for terminating steel wire cables and creating rigging components like shrouds and forestays. Crafted from durable AISI 316 stainless steel, it ensures resilience against corrosion in marine environments. Featuring an eyelet design, it simplifies the attachment of cables and ropes with a 4 mm diameter. With dimensions like an 8.5 mm D3 diameter, 4.4 mm D1 diameter, 7.5 mm D2 diameter, 45 mm L2 length, and 5 mm A dimension, it offers versatility for various rigging setups, making it an ideal choice for marine enthusiasts seeking reliability and functionality in their rigging systems.
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€ 4,49
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT Sure! The Osculati 05.190.05 Eyelet Terminal is a durable and reliable stainless steel terminal designed for marine applications. It's perfect for attaching to the end of steel wire cables, allowing for secure connections for tasks such as creating shrouds and forestays. With a diameter of 5 millimeters and a sturdy construction, this terminal ensures stability and strength in various rigging setups. Its versatile design and high-quality materials make it an essential component for any marine rigging project.
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€ 5,32
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT Certainly! The Osculati 05.190.06 Eyelet Terminal AISI 316 Ø 6 mm is a robust and dependable terminal designed specifically for marine rigging applications. It's crafted to securely attach to the end of steel wire cables, facilitating various tasks such as constructing shrouds and forestays. With a diameter of 6 mm and precise construction, this terminal ensures reliable connections in marine environments. Its versatile design makes it an essential component for any sailing or boating rigging setup.
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€ 8,96
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.190.07 Eyelet Terminal AISI 316 Ø 7 mm is a sturdy and reliable terminal designed specifically for marine rigging applications. It's intended to be attached to the end of steel wire cables, providing secure connections for tasks like constructing shrouds and forestays. With a 7 mm diameter and precise construction, this terminal ensures dependable performance in various marine environments. Its versatile design makes it a valuable component for rigging setups in sailing, boating, and other marine activities.
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€ 7,62
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.190.08 Eyelet Terminal AISI 316 Ø 8 mm is a durable and versatile terminal designed specifically for marine rigging tasks. It's crafted to securely attach to the end of steel wire cables, facilitating the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With its 8 mm diameter and precise construction, this terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine environments. It's an essential component for sailing, boating, and other marine activities where secure rigging connections are needed.
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€ 11,14
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.190.10 Eyelet Terminal AISI 316 Ø 10 mm is a robust terminal designed for marine rigging tasks. It's meant to securely attach to the end of steel wire cables, facilitating the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With a 10 mm diameter and precise construction, this terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine environments. It's an essential component for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure rigging connections.
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€ 16,56
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.190.12 Eyelet Terminal AISI 316 Ø 12 mm is a sturdy and reliable terminal designed for marine rigging applications. It's specifically crafted to securely attach to the end of steel wire cables, facilitating the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With a 12 mm diameter and precise construction, this terminal ensures dependable performance in various marine environments. It's an essential component for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and durable rigging connections.
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€ 19,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.190.25 Eyelet Terminal AISI 316 Ø 2.5 mm is a precise and compact terminal designed for marine rigging tasks. It's intended to securely attach to the end of steel wire cables, enabling the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With its small 2.5 mm diameter and sturdy construction, this terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine environments. It's an essential component for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring precise and durable rigging connections.
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€ 2,94
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.191.03 Fork Terminal AISI 316 Ø 3 mm is a precise and sturdy component designed for marine rigging tasks. It's meant to be attached to the end of steel wire cables, providing secure connections for creating shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With a compact design and durable construction, this fork terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine environments. It's an essential component for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and precise rigging connections.
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€ 3,77
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.191.04 Fork Terminal AISI 316 Ø 4 mm is a robust and precise component designed for marine rigging tasks. It's intended to securely attach to the end of steel wire cables, enabling the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With a 4 mm diameter and durable construction, this fork terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine environments. It's an essential component for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and precise rigging connections.
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€ 4,70
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.191.05 Fork Terminal AISI 316 Ø 5 mm is a sturdy and precise component designed for marine rigging applications. It's intended to securely attach to the end of steel wire cables, enabling the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With its 5 mm diameter and durable construction, this fork terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine environments. It's an essential component for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and precise rigging connections.
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€ 6,83
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.191.06 Fork Terminal AISI 316 Ø 6 mm is a robust and precise component tailored for marine rigging tasks. It's designed to securely attach to steel wire cables, enabling the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With a 6 mm diameter and durable construction, this fork terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine environments. It's indispensable for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and precise rigging connections.
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€ 9,84
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.191.08 Fork Terminal AISI 316 Ø 8 mm is a sturdy and precise component crafted for marine rigging tasks. It's designed to securely attach to steel wire cables, facilitating the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With its 8 mm diameter and durable construction, this fork terminal ensures dependable performance in various marine environments. It's essential for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and precise rigging connections.
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€ 21,31
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.191.10 Fork Terminal AISI 316 Ø 10 mm is a robust and precise component designed for marine rigging applications. It's intended to securely attach to steel wire cables, enabling the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With a 10 mm diameter and durable construction, this fork terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine environments. It's essential for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and precise rigging connections.
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€ 29,04
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.191.12 Fork Terminal AISI 316 Ø 12 mm is a durable and precise component designed for marine rigging tasks. It's crafted to securely attach to steel wire cables, allowing for the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With a 12 mm diameter and sturdy construction, this fork terminal ensures reliable performance in various marine conditions. It's essential for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and precise rigging connections.
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€ 35,66
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.191.25 Fork Terminal AISI 316 Ø 2.5 mm is a compact yet sturdy component designed specifically for marine rigging tasks. It's meant to securely attach to the end of steel wire cables, facilitating the creation of shrouds, forestays, and other rigging components. With its 2.5 mm diameter and robust construction, this fork terminal ensures dependable performance in various marine environments. It's an essential tool for sailing, boating, and other marine activities requiring secure and precise rigging connections.
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€ 2,92
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.192.03 Stainless Steel Terminal with T-Coupling is a robust and reliable component designed for marine applications. Crafted from durable stainless steel, it ensures longevity and resistance to corrosion, ideal for use in harsh marine environments. With a press-fitting mechanism, it securely attaches to stainless steel cables with a diameter of 3 mm, providing a strong and stable connection. Its compact design and compatibility make it a versatile choice for various boating and marine needs, ensuring peace of mind and safety while out on the water.
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€ 16,63
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.192.04 Stainless Steel Terminal with T-Coupling is a sturdy marine component designed to withstand harsh conditions. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, it resists corrosion, ensuring long-term durability even in saltwater environments. Its press-fitting mechanism securely attaches to 4 mm stainless steel cables, providing a reliable connection for various boating needs. Compact and versatile, it's an ideal choice for enhancing safety and performance on sailboats, powerboats, and other marine vessels.
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€ 17,69
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.192.05 Stainless Steel Terminal with T-Coupling is a durable marine accessory designed for reliability in tough conditions. Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, it resists corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance even in saltwater environments. With its press-fitting mechanism, it securely attaches to 5 mm stainless steel cables, providing a strong connection suitable for various marine vessels, from sailboats to powerboats. Its versatility and robust construction make it a dependable choice for enhancing safety and functionality on board.
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€ 19,94
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1-2 weeks delivery time Price incl. 19% VAT The Osculati 05.192.06 Stainless Steel Terminal with T-Coupling is a sturdy marine component crafted for reliability in demanding conditions. Made from high-quality stainless steel, it withstands corrosion, ensuring durability, especially in marine environments. With its press-fitting design, it securely attaches to 6 mm stainless steel cables, providing a strong and dependable connection essential for safety and performance across various marine vessels.
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€ 25,85
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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.