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 09.252.30 stainless steel snap shackle is engineered specifically for use with 30mm tape, providing a dependable fastening solution for various applications. With an overall length of 54.3 mm and a width of 8.5 mm, it ensures a secure connection while allowing for easy attachment and detachment. The 28.4 mm inside width accommodates the tape snugly, and the 35.5 mm pin diameter ensures strength and reliability. This pack of 10 snap shackles is ideal for marine and outdoor use, offering convenience and durability.
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$ 124,57
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.287.06 stainless steel carabiner hook is designed with a 60mm length and features an outer opening for easy and secure attachment in various applications. Its safety spring sleeve with an eyelet adds an extra layer of safety, ensuring reliable usage. This carabiner hook is versatile and durable, suitable for a range of tasks where dependable fastening is needed.
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$ 7,21
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.287.08 stainless steel carabiner hook, with an 80mm length, offers a versatile and secure fastening solution for various applications. Its outer opening design allows for easy attachment, while the safety spring sleeve with an eyelet ensures reliable and safe usage. This carabiner hook is a durable and dependable option for tasks requiring robust fastening.
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$ 7,97
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.287.10 stainless steel carabiner hook, with a length of 100mm, offers a reliable solution for various attachment needs. Its outer opening design facilitates easy and secure fastening, while the safety spring sleeve with an eyelet ensures safety during usage. This carabiner hook is durable and versatile, suitable for a wide range of tasks where dependable attachment is required.
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$ 12,63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.525.00 snap-hook, tailored for water skiing, is constructed from robust AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring longevity and resilience against corrosion, particularly in marine settings. Its innovative design permits instantaneous opening from any direction, even under load, with a quick pull of the release houseline, offering effortless operation. With a diameter of 15.8 mm and a length of 59.5 mm, along with a working load of 150 kg and a maximum load of 800 kg, this snap-hook is both reliable and versatile, catering to various water sports needs with ease.
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$ 14,28
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.525.01 snap-hook, tailored specifically for water skiing, is forged from durable AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring longevity and corrosion resistance, ideal for marine use. Its ingenious design enables instant opening from any direction, even when loaded, by simply pulling the release houseline, providing effortless operation. With a diameter of 22.3 mm and a length of 100 mm, along with a working load of 300 kg and a maximum load of 1200 kg, this snap-hook is a reliable and versatile choice for various water sports applications.
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$ 20,53
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.590.08 is an 80 mm carabiner hook made from AISI 316 stainless steel, known for its exceptional resistance to corrosion. It features a unique asymmetric opening, providing maximum flexibility and ease of use in various applications. With an 8 mm diameter and a 19 mm passage width, this hook is both robust and versatile, ideal for marine environments where secure and reliable connections are essential.
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$ 6,63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.590.10 is a high-quality 100 mm carabiner hook made from AISI 316 stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance. Its unique asymmetric opening provides maximum flexibility and ease of use, making it ideal for a variety of marine applications. With a 10 mm diameter and a 22 mm passage width, this carabiner is designed for strength and reliability in securing ropes, chains, and other fittings.
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$ 10,85
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.590.12 is a high-quality 120 mm carabiner hook made from AISI 316 stainless steel, providing excellent corrosion resistance. Its unique asymmetric opening design ensures maximum flexibility and ease of use, making it ideal for various marine applications. With a 12 mm diameter and a 26 mm passage width, this hook is both strong and versatile, perfect for securing ropes, chains, and other fittings in demanding environments.
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$ 17,41
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.844.00 Aluminium Marlin Spike is a 200 mm tool designed for effortlessly opening tightened snap-shackles. Made from lightweight yet durable aluminium, it is specifically compatible with shackle models 09.855.01, 09.855.02, and 09.855.03. This marlin spike is an essential tool for sailors, providing the strength and precision needed for efficient shackle management.
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$ 35,66
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.845.13 Snap-Shackle Spinnaker with Swivel Eye is a durable and reliable marine hardware component crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring resistance to corrosion and a sleek appearance. Its swivelling eye feature enhances flexibility and reduces the risk of tangling, while its 128 mm length provides strength and stability. Perfect for various marine applications, particularly with spinnaker lines, this snap-shackle is a valuable tool for sailors seeking secure and efficient handling of sailing equipment.
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$ 20,79
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.845.70 Snap-Shackle Spinnaker with Swivel Eye is a compact yet durable marine hardware piece, forged from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring resistance to corrosion and a sleek appearance. Its swivelling eye feature enhances flexibility and maneuverability, while its small dimensions of 70 mm in length and 12 mm for both A and B measurements make it suitable for tight spaces. Perfect for securing spinnaker lines or other fittings, this snap-shackle is a reliable choice for sailors seeking efficient handling and secure connections aboard their vessels.
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$ 8,89
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.845.90 Snap-Shackle Spinnaker with Swivel Eye is a durable marine hardware component made from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and a sleek finish. Its swivelling eye enhances flexibility and maneuverability, while its 87 mm length and 16 mm dimensions for both A and B measurements provide a secure connection point for spinnaker lines or other fittings. This snap-shackle strikes a balance between strength and compactness, making it a versatile choice for sailors and marine enthusiasts seeking reliable performance in various marine applications.
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$ 12,25
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.846.01 Double-Joint Snap-Shackle for Spinnaker is a sturdy marine hardware piece, crafted from AISI 316 stainless steel to withstand corrosion and ensure reliability in marine environments. Its double-joint design offers increased flexibility and maneuverability, while the swivelling eye enhances versatility. With dimensions of 82 mm in length, 16 mm for A measurement, and 14 mm for B measurement, this snap-shackle provides a strong and secure connection point for spinnaker lines, making it a practical choice for sailors and sailing enthusiasts seeking efficient handling of their spinnaker setups.
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$ 18,50
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.846.02 Double-Joint Snap-Shackle for Spinnaker is a high-quality marine hardware component designed for precise handling of spinnaker lines. Crafted from durable AISI 316 stainless steel, it offers exceptional resistance to corrosion, ensuring reliability in harsh marine conditions. With its double-joint design, this snap-shackle provides increased flexibility and maneuverability, complemented by a swivelling eye for added versatility. Its 105 mm length, along with 21 mm for A measurement and 16 mm for B measurement, offers a secure connection point for spinnaker lines while maintaining a balanced size for various sailing applications.
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$ 35,61
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.850.00 S.S. Safety Hooks with Spring Lock are versatile stainless steel hooks suitable for a multitude of tasks. With a length of 95 mm and a sturdy wire diameter of 10 mm, they offer reliability and durability. These safety hooks feature a spring lock mechanism for added security, making them ideal for various applications, from securing loads on boats to general use where a strong and dependable attachment point is needed.
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$ 7,15
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.855.01 Snap-Shackle with Trigger Opening is a marine-grade shackle crafted from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance. Featuring a trigger opening mechanism, it allows for quick and effortless attachment and release of ropes or lines. With its compact size and dimensions of 85 mm in length, 17 mm for A measurement, and 11 mm for B measurement, this snap-shackle provides a secure and stable connection point, making it a versatile and reliable tool for various marine applications.
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$ 22,33
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.855.02 Snap-Shackle with Trigger Opening is a durable marine-grade shackle made from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, ensuring resilience against corrosion. Its trigger opening mechanism allows for quick and effortless attachment and release of ropes or lines. With dimensions of 105 mm in length, 21 mm for A measurement, and 14 mm for B measurement, this snap-shackle provides a secure connection point for various marine applications. Its sturdy construction and convenient design make it an essential tool for sailors and marine enthusiasts seeking reliable equipment for securing lines and fittings.
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$ 30,60
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.855.03 Snap-Shackle with Trigger Opening is a high-quality marine shackle made from mirror-polished AISI 316 stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance. Its trigger opening mechanism ensures quick and easy attachment and release of ropes or lines. With a length of 127 mm, and dimensions of 26 mm for A and 17 mm for B, this snap-shackle provides a secure connection point for various marine applications. Its durable construction and practical design make it an essential tool for sailors and marine enthusiasts seeking reliable and efficient equipment.
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$ 40,92
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Osculati 09.939.01 Snap-Shackle with Swivel is a premium marine accessory made from mirror-polished stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance. Designed for managing spinnaker lines, it features a swivelling shackle for enhanced flexibility and ease of movement, reducing the risk of tangling. With a length of 70 mm and dimensions of 12 mm for A, B, and C measurements, this compact yet robust snap-shackle ensures a secure connection, making it a reliable choice for various marine applications.
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$ 9,86
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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.