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 The Osculati 05.326.24 Stainless Steel Thimble is designed to protect ropes or stainless steel cables from abrasion. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel, this thimble weighs approximately 224 grams and has a diameter of 24 mm. It's an essential component for rigging applications, ensuring durability and reliability while preventing chafing on eye splicings.
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€ 12,55
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.326.25 Stainless Steel Thimble set, consisting of 10 pieces, is crafted to prevent eye splicings from wearing down on ropes or stainless steel cables. Each thimble is made from mirror-polished stainless steel, ensuring durability and reliability. With a diameter of 2.5 mm, these thimbles offer essential protection for various rigging applications, providing secure and long-lasting solutions.
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€ 2,78
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.16 Stainless Steel Thimble is crafted to prevent wear and tear on ropes or stainless steel cables. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel, this thimble weighs around 125 grams and has a diameter of 16 mm. It's an essential component for rigging applications, ensuring durability and reliability while safeguarding against chafing on eye splicings.
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€ 4,38
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.18 Stainless Steel Thimble is designed to protect ropes or stainless steel cables from abrasion. Made from mirror-polished stainless steel, this thimble weighs approximately 156 grams and has a diameter of 18 mm. It's an essential component for rigging applications, ensuring durability and reliability while preventing chafing on eye splicings.
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€ 5,63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.20 Stainless Steel Thimble, known as the Heavy Version, is crafted to safeguard ropes or stainless steel cables from abrasion. Constructed from mirror-polished stainless steel, this heavy-duty thimble weighs around 266 grams and has a diameter of 20 mm. It's designed to provide robust protection for rigging applications, ensuring durability and reliability while preventing chafing on eye splicings.
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€ 10,86
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.22 Stainless Steel Thimble, known as the Heavy Version, is built to protect ropes or stainless steel cables from wear and tear. Crafted from mirror-polished stainless steel, this heavy-duty thimble weighs approximately 326 grams and has a diameter of 22 mm. It's designed to ensure durability and reliability in rigging applications, effectively preventing chafing on eye splicings.
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€ 12,80
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.24 Stainless Steel Thimble, also known as the Heavy Version, is designed to provide robust protection against wear and tear for ropes or stainless steel cables. Crafted from mirror-polished stainless steel, this heavy-duty thimble weighs approximately 505 grams and has a diameter of 24 mm. It effectively prevents chafing on eye splicings, ensuring durability and reliability in rigging applications.
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€ 17,20
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.28 - SS Thimble Heavy Version 28 mm is a robust stainless steel thimble designed to safeguard eye splicings from abrasion caused by ropes or stainless steel cables. With a mirror-polished finish and weighing 590 grams, it offers exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for marine and heavy-duty applications. Its 28 mm diameter ensures compatibility with various rope sizes, providing a secure attachment point to extend the lifespan of ropes and cables in rigging, mooring, and other load-bearing tasks.
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€ 28,48
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.30 - SS Thimble Heavy Version 30 mm is a rugged stainless steel thimble meticulously designed to protect eye splicings from rope or stainless steel cable abrasion. With its mirror-polished finish and weighing 930 grams, it ensures exceptional durability and resistance to corrosion, making it perfect for marine and heavy-duty use. Its 30/32 mm diameter accommodates various rope sizes, providing a secure attachment point for rigging, mooring, and other load-bearing tasks, ultimately prolonging the lifespan of ropes and cables in harsh environments.
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€ 36,01
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.34 - SS Thimble Heavy Version 34 mm is a sturdy stainless steel thimble designed to protect eye splicings from friction on ropes or stainless steel cables. With its mirror-polished finish and weighing 1320 grams, it offers excellent durability and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for marine and heavy-duty use. Its 34/38 mm diameter caters to various rope sizes, ensuring a secure attachment point for rigging, mooring, and other load-bearing tasks, thereby extending the lifespan of ropes and cables in harsh environments.
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€ 43,74
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.327.40 - SS Thimble Heavy Version 40 mm is a robust stainless steel thimble designed to protect eye splicings from friction on ropes or stainless steel cables. With its mirror-polished finish and weighing 2085 grams, it provides exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for marine and heavy-duty applications. Its 40 mm diameter ensures compatibility with various rope sizes, offering a secure attachment point for rigging, mooring, and other load-bearing tasks, ultimately extending the lifespan of ropes and cables in challenging environments.
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€ 77,90
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.04 White Nylon Thimble is crafted from durable white nylon, designed specifically to safeguard eye splicings from abrasion against both fabric and stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 4 mm, each package includes 20 pieces, offering reliability and protection in various rigging applications, whether for marine use, construction projects, or any task requiring secure connections.
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€ 10,52
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.05 White Nylon Thimble is expertly crafted from durable white nylon material, specifically designed to safeguard eye splicings from abrasion against fabric or stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 5 mm, each package includes 20 thimbles, providing reliability and protection for various rigging applications, from marine use to construction projects, ensuring secure connections and prolonged equipment lifespan.
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€ 17,14
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.06 White Nylon Thimble is expertly crafted from durable white nylon material, specifically designed to protect eye splicings from chafing against fabric or stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 6 mm and a package containing 10 thimbles, it offers reliable performance and extended lifespan for various rigging applications, ensuring secure connections and peace of mind in marine, construction, or other relevant tasks.
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€ 13,16
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.08 White Nylon Thimble is crafted from durable white nylon, serving as a crucial safeguard against chafing for eye splicings on fabric or stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 8 mm and a package containing 10 pieces, these thimbles ensure reliable protection and longevity for various rigging tasks, making them an indispensable choice for marine, construction, or any applications requiring secure connections.
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€ 14,70
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.10 White Nylon Thimble is crafted from durable white nylon, designed to protect eye splicings from chafing against fabric or stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 10 mm and a package containing 10 pieces, these thimbles ensure reliability and longevity in various rigging applications, making them essential for marine, construction, or any tasks requiring secure connections.
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€ 14,75
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.12 White Nylon Thimble is made from sturdy white nylon, designed specifically to prevent eye splicings from chafing against fabric or stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 12 mm and a package containing 20 pieces, these thimbles ensure reliability and durability in various rigging applications. Whether for marine rigging, construction projects, or any task requiring secure connections, these Ø 12 mm thimbles offer peace of mind and dependable performance, making them a valuable addition to your rigging setup.
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€ 25,89
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.14 White Nylon Thimble is crafted from durable white nylon, specifically designed to prevent eye splicings from chafing against fabric or stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 14 mm and a package containing 10 pieces, these thimbles ensure reliability and longevity in various rigging applications, making them essential for marine, construction, or any tasks requiring secure connections.
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€ 14,01
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.15 White Nylon Thimble is made from durable white nylon, specifically engineered to prevent eye splicings from chafing against fabric or stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 15 mm and a package containing 10 pieces, these thimbles ensure reliability and longevity in various rigging applications, making them indispensable for marine, construction, or any tasks requiring secure connections.
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€ 16,61
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 05.328.18 White Nylon Thimble is crafted from durable white nylon to prevent eye splicings from chafing against fabric or stainless steel cables. With a diameter of 18 mm and a package containing 10 pieces, these thimbles ensure reliability and longevity in various rigging applications. Whether for marine rigging, construction projects, or any task requiring secure connections, these Ø 18 mm thimbles provide peace of mind and dependable performance.
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€ 21,86
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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.