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Low friction rings – What are they, and how do I use them?

Lash thimbles, ferrules, rope thimbles, bobbins or low friction rings… Whatever you call them, there’s no denying they are the perfect (low cost!) solution for a multitude of applications. Perhaps the...

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11.12.2024 18:55:56

Which Service Kit for my Andersen Winch

Andersen sailing winches have a strong record for service and support. However, after 60 years of product evolution, it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of which of Andersen winch service kit ...

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11.12.2024 18:52:12

What should I have in my sailing grab bag? A boat safety essential

A sailing grab bag is an essential piece of safety equipment for bluewater cruising and offshore racing alike. In the event of an abandon ship, the sailing grab bag may be the only item you have time ...

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11.12.2024 18:43:18

Ewincher - An alternative to electric winches?

Electrification of winches can be a great benefit; reducing the strength and manpower needed on your boat and allowing many to sail short-handed or continue sailing longer in life. The standard option...

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11.12.2024 18:34:32

Karver Furler Accessories Guide for KF V3 Range

The Karver KF V3 range is now available at upfront.com . With this latest iteration of popular Karver furler, Karver have moved away from dedicated top down drums in favour of a more flexible modular ...

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11.12.2024 18:26:20

Prepping your cockpit with clutches and deck organisers - A Sailors Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about the cockpit and how best to prepare it with clutches and deck organisers for a successful sailing experience. What is the cockpit? The pit is the ne...

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11.12.2024 17:26:59

Performance dinghy ropes explained

Do you get confused with the myriad of rope manufacturers and dinghy ropes available? Read this quick recommendation of what dinghy rope to use in which application. With just a few different dinghy r...

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11.12.2024 17:23:35

Wichard MXEvo 2:1/3:1 Blocks - Often imitated but tough to beat

Wichard’s expertise comes from over 100 years of forging safety parts for the manufacturing industry, so when it came to designing boat fittings, strength and safety have always been at the top of the...

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11.12.2024 17:15:57

Top down furler and Bottom up furler - Differences and Options

What are the key differences between bottom up and top down furler units and do I need a dedicated unit for each type of furling? For a definition of the expressions, "top-down" and "bottom-up" furlin...

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11.12.2024 17:13:07

The Spinlock RIG SENSE – Find your optimum rig tension and keep it!

The Spinlock Rig Sense is a compact rig tension device designed to measure the loads in wire or rope on small keelboats and dinghies. Many boat owners may not be aware of just how critically important...

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11.12.2024 17:10:53

What size electric boat winch do I need?

Electric boat winch is becoming increasinglycommon. Used to reduce the strain of trimming and hoisting sails, electric boat winches make sailing more accessible; with strength no longer a barrier, it’...

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11.12.2024 17:09:25

Basic Boat Rope Maintenance

Saltwater and dirt tears away at the fibres of the boat rope, shortening their lifespan. ‘Salty ropes’ are damp, thus collect more dirt. Boat ropes aren’t cheap and so proper maintenance will ensure y...

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11.12.2024 17:07:14

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