Sailboat Hardware

Our Sailboat Hardware range covers the rigging and deck hardware specific to sailing boats: blocks, winches, cleats, clutches and jammers, and deck organisers for running rigging – the fittings that let you control sheets, halyards and control lines efficiently.

These fittings work together as a system rather than in isolation: a line typically runs from a sail through a block or deck organiser to redirect it, along the deck, possibly through a clutch or jammer to hold it under load, and onto a winch or cleat to finish. Blocks reduce friction and change a line’s direction – choose one rated for your line’s diameter and expected load, since an undersized block wears the line and adds unnecessary friction. Winches provide mechanical advantage for high-load lines like sheets and halyards, sized by power ratio to your boat rather than physical size.

Clutches and jammers let multiple lines share a single winch, releasing individually under load with a lever. If you’re upgrading or replacing hardware, think about the whole system – a new winch is wasted if the blocks feeding it are undersized or worn. Browse the subcategories below for the specific hardware you need.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I start if I’m upgrading my boat’s running rigging hardware?

Think about the whole system a line runs through – block, clutch/jammer, then winch or cleat – rather than upgrading one component in isolation, since a weak link anywhere reduces the benefit.

What’s the difference between a block and a deck organiser?

Both redirect a line, but a deck organiser is typically a fixed multi-sheave fitting that leads several lines together back to the cockpit, while a block is usually a single-line fitting used more generally.

How do I choose the right winch size?

Match the winch’s power ratio to the loads your sheets and halyards see, based on sail area and boat size – ask us with your boat’s details if you’re unsure.