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Mast & Rigging Manufacturer

Z Spars UK is a leading manufacturer of alloy masts, booms, rigging, spars and fittings for sailing yachts around the world. With a combined 200+ years of experience within the yachting industry, we have extensive knowledge about sailing vessels and their specifications.

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EXPERT YACHT RIGGING - WE GET IT.

PERFORMANCE

& VALUE

One-Stop Yacht Rigging Service for the Solent and Beyond

With 30 years of experience, RIGIT UK is a leading yacht rigging specialist providing comprehensive rigging solutions worldwide from our facilities in Southampton and Chatham. We can design and deliver standing and running yacht rigging systems up to 32 mm in diameter and for vessels up to 100ft. With a full range of deck hardware, rope and auxiliary equipment from industry-leading manufacturers and with our mobile service, we built a reputation for quality, flexibility and attention to detail – your yacht is in safe hands.

MASTS & SPARS

New Aluminium Masts

New Carbon Masts

Bowsprits & Spinaaker Poles

Service and Repair

FURLING GEAR

Headsail Reefing & Furling Systems

Mainsail Reefing & Furling Systems

Flying Sails Reefing & Furling Systems

Service & Repair

STANDING RIGGING

Wire Rigging

Rod Rigging

Composite Rigging

Inspections & Service

Certification

RUNNING RIGGING

Sail Control Lines

Mooring Lines

Splicing Service

DECK HARDWARE

Electrics / electronics.

Navigation Equipments

Navigation Lights

INDIVIDUAL APPROACH

Here at Rigit, we understand that every boat is different. We apply a personalized, individual approach to every job from big to small, to ensure the best solution to suit your boat, plans and budget.

Coming from a family of yacht designers, sailing is in our blood. With 30 years of experience, we take pride in remaining up to date with the latest evolutions in technology and knowledge. So whether it is refitting a classic yacht, preparing a modern cruising boat for an adventure or providing the latest in hardware for a brand-new racing machine, you can be assured we will find the best solution for your needs.

ACCESSIBILITY

Our Southampton yard is built right at the heart of Solent sailing, only ten minutes from the city centre and an hour’s sail from the Isle of Wight, Hythe and Hamble. Our Chatham base services those in London and up the east coast.

For those a little further away, we operate a fully mobile service; marina, swinging mooring, boatyard or even your back garden – wherever your yacht is in the UK. We have connections with yards across the country for large jobs, or our experienced delivery crews can move your boat to one of our bases.

FACILITIES  

Rigit facilities include a 43m crane capable of servicing masts up to 35m, a 75-tonne travel lift for boats up to 6m beam, the UK-only 37m dedicated mast spray booth with ventilation and temperature control and Lloyd’s certified 4-27mm swaging machines. Our yard also includes dedicated marina pens for boats undergoing work, a 37m workshop and mast and boom storage racks.

SAFETY & PERFORMANCE

Yacht Rig Inspection

& Report

Rigit's standard rig inspection service is a visual check of everything above deck. After spending time on board we will have everything we need to prepare a written report. Based on a working knowledge and wide experience of mast terminations, rigging components and geometry, our experts can identify any problems and give recommendations for improvement or replacement.

INDUSTRY LEADERS

Our partners.

Our suppliers and partners include many of the biggest names in the rigging and boating world, all specialists in their respective fields. From cruising to racing and covering all ranges of budget, we can obtain and fit anything to suit your boating needs.

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BENETEAU FIRST 305

"The new rigging looks excellent and has been much admired by other owners and yard staff. Will be happy to recommend you and for any prospective customers to look at my rigging."

CONTESSA 32

Have just been on the boat for the first time since you did the rigging and had a great week away. I just wanted to let you know that we think both the rigging and stem head fitting look great. We even think we’re getting an extra knot thanks to the new rig set up! Very many thanks again.

SOUTHERLY 452

I have just had work carried out by Pav and the guys at rigituk on my SO 452. This included new standing rigging,spreaders,inner forestay, guard wires and most of the running rigging. The work was carried out very professionally and Pav was always willing to suggest modifications to fit my budget. 

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Masts and Spars

Whether you need a completely new mast, boom or spinnaker pole, or just require some servicing or repair work, we can help. Small jobs can be carried out at your vessel or we have a large workshop which can house masts and booms for more extensive work. We also hold a varied stock of spares for masts and spars. And if we don’t have the part required in stock, we can source parts quickly for swift repairs.

We supply, install and service masts and spars from many of the best brands on the market including Selden, Eurospars/Sparcraft, Z-Spars, John Mast, Hall Spars and Axxon.

If you need a new spinnaker, whisker or jockey pole for your foredeck, we have a wide variety of options available to purchase. We can also help with vertical stowage, repairs and modifications to your existing pole, mast track, topper or downhaul.

We can supply, fit and service many makes of boom, aluminium or carbon, standard or furling.

We can also assist with reefing options eg single line reefing and modification of fittings for optimum performance or short handed sailing.

Whether you want a simple vang or gas vang for your cruising boat or need a high performance hydraulic vang for your race yacht, we can supply, fit or service vangs from many of the top brands.

We can also help with problematic vang systems and modify existing systems for better performance.

Selden Mast AB

We are official agents for Selden masts and hardware. From masts and booms to blocks, travellers and furlers, we can source any Selden part for your yacht. Selden masts are supplied as standard with many new Hanse and Dehler yachts.

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Eurospars / Sparcraft

Using high quality Sparcraft sections, Eurospars performance masts and spars are widely known as one of the best options for racing yachts. Sparcraft sections are used on many J-boats including J80, J92, J109, J120 as well as X-Yachts, Dufour, and Beneteau.

With over 30 years experience, Z-Spars UK manufactures alloy masts, booms, spars, rigging and fittings for boats large and small as well as custom builds. They are the original suppliers to Beneteau, Dufour, Hunter, Quarter Tonners and Jeanneau too.

One of the largest manufacturers of aluminium masts, John Mast offers high quality rigging sets reinforced with over 40 years of experience and development. Original suppliers to X-Yachts.

We are also the only suppliers of the new  Cork 1720 John Mast .

Hall Spars manufactures high-performance autoclave-cured carbon fiber spars for custom and production sailboats. Established in 1980, Hall Spars is renowned for some of the best masts and spars in grand prix yachting.

Axxon specialise in making high quality, state of the art carbon masts using the latest technology and manufacturing processes. Nearly all Axxon components are made in carbon including mast heads, sheave boxes and head stays.

Buy Masts and Spars

To find out more about our range of masts, spars, booms and vangs visit our workshop at Hamble Point Marina, or contact us.

Yacht Mast & Booms

At Allspars most masts manufactured by us utilise the sections and component parts produced by Seldén.

With the trend for larger and larger craft, Seldén has developed a whole range of integrated products and components for yachts of all sizes. With the emphasis on top of the range' quality and custom aesthetics, nearly every part has been specially designed.

What makes the whole concept different is that Seldén's philosophy of using tested components of known performance remains. Therefore, even at this very individual end of the market, customers can be assured of our commitment to service and support wherever and whatever they are sailing. At the very core of our working relationship with Seldén is the shared opinion that compromise for a sailor is not acceptable, we know how much depends on an outstanding rig setup and there is little reason to compromise if you want to get the best out of your boat.

In terms of materials used for masts the Seldén top choice is extruded aluminium, an excellent material for making masts and this is where Seldén has earned its reputation as world leader in mast making. Today Seldén offers a full range of masts and rig equipment in both aluminium and carbon including booms, spinnaker poles, rodkicker rigid vangs, furling systems, rig fittings and deck hardware.

In addition to Seldén masts we also have the size of Furlerboom to meet the exact demands for your yacht. Manually operated by an endless line to a powered winch at the cockpit or electrically driven by push-button.

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• ROPES & RUNNING RIGGING
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Masts & Spars

At The Rig Shop we offer the complete package, "Everything From The Deck Up". We can meet all your rigging requirements including the service, repair and replacement of all makes of mast, rigging, vang and hydraulic systems.

Our fully equipped work shop and tooling facilities enable us to work on the largest yachts and by keeping an extensive range of fittings in stock we can react quickly to any requirement.

Production Masts

The Rig Shop maintains a close relationship with all the leading mast manufacturers so, regardless of the make and model, we can supply parts and the necessary expertise to keep your production mast in good health.

Fabricated Masts

We manufacture our own brand of high quality custom masts and associated fittings. These bespoke spars are all designed and built to suit the customers exact requirements.

Standing Rigging

Whilst standard 1 x 19 wire rigging remains a popular choice there are now alternatives which can offer a much greater performance.

The strand configuration of Compact Strand wire rigging results in a wire which is far more resistant to stretch.

Alternatively Rod Rigging has great strength and low stretch characteristics and is found on a whole range of boats from Super Yachts and Blue Water cruisers to many production boats and most racing boats. Our heading presses and swaging machnes allow us to work on yachts and super yachts of all sizes and we have a close relationship with suppliers such as Navtec and BSI to ensure that only the very best materials are used.

Increasingly composite stays are being used to re rig entire boats or in certain specific applications such as runners and backstays where they offer an incredibly strong and light weight solution. Our Composite Rigging division specialises in the design and manufacture of a range of Kevlar & PBO composite cables for all sorts of tensile applications.

Please visit our Composite Rigging pages for full details.

The Rig Shop can supply and fit all types of hydraulic systems, backstay adjusters, cylinders, boomvangs, control panels, pumps, mast jacks and emergency cutters.

Take advantage of our rig check service, this detailed visual examination of your mast and rigging provides you a comprehensive report covering every aspect of your mast and rigging.

Performance Tuning

Cruisers and racers alike will benefit from our considerable experience in tuning dinghys to super yachts, club racers to Americas Cup yachts. What have you got to lose?

Introducing Fabricated Masts

Because there is no such thing as a production sailor.

How do you use your boat? Are you a round the cans racer? Maybe the high latitudes are your dream, or the azure seas of the Pacific, or simply cruising The Solent with your family and friends. Your needs are as individual as you are, and The Rig Shop team are dedicated to helping you create the perfect mast and rigging solutions tailored to you.

We spend the time with you to find out exactly what you require to get the best out of your boat. We select the most appropriate mast extrusion and then add all the custom elements to suit your needs and budget.

Key Elements of a Fabricated Masts

• Integrated Mast Heads for seamless elegance.
• Welded sheave boxes for superior strength.
• Load areas reinforced with doublers to give a high degree of structural integrity.
• Custom wraparound goosenecks improve strength and rigidity.
• Polished tapered top sections give a streamlined, lighter mast head.
• Through bar spreaders for strength and rigidity.
• T Terminal backing plates angled to suit standing rigging and reduce stress.
• Feathered halyard exits reduce chafe.
• Custom finishes available for the perfect match.

So whatever you think you need, The Rig Shop can help you create it. Because sailing is freedom, and freedom is born of imagination.

Contact Us now to discuss your new Fabricated Masts.

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Nordic Carbon Masts (UK Agent)

With more than 25 years of experience in mast and rig building, Nordic Mast were among the pioneers when carbon fibres entered the yachting industry. Since then they have produced one of the biggest series of carbon fibre masts for X-Yachts, in excess of 130 masts, for the successful IMX 40 and IMX 45.

Since 1989, Nordic Mast have been building masts in carbon fibre for yachts ranging from 30 to 95 ft. Nordic Mast is now capable of building masts for yachts of up to approximately 125 ft.

Production of carbon fibre masts has become Nordic Masts speciality, attaching great importance to detail and customer requirements. The integrated components of these masts are all made of carbon fibre, providing optimal strength, weight, and corrosion resistance. Nordic Mast manufacture the mast profile using a ”Female Mould Autoclave” with a pressure of up to 6 Bar. This produces the best finish on the hardened mast profile, with the reinforcements as required inside the mast. The benefits of a carbon fibre mast are manifold; in addition to the balance between strength and weight, the life of a carbon fibre mast is basically infinite. This overcomes the traditional problems of aluminium masts in terms of oxidation and metal fatigue, which will not occur with carbon fibre. Other benefits include:

• A higher mast, a larger sail area with the same keel developing more power.
• A stiffer mast for better lateral stability, higher forestay tensions, higher speed.
• Recovery of mast curvature, particularly in higher wind forces.
• Reduced mast weight may reduce the keel weight of your boat by a factor of 10, making the boat more easily driven with a reduced draft.
• Less heeling with a lighter mast and rigging.
• A lighter and stiffer mast that will not pump.

As UK agents for Nordic Masts, The Rig Shop combine our expertise in all areas of masts and rigging to ensure that every element of the project is carefully considered, and nothing is overlooked. We place a great deal of importance on offering a complete package, bringing together all the elements of the mast, rigging, deck fittings and even sail inventory to ensure that we offer a total service.

Latest Project

The Rig Shop have just completed a full mast and rigging package on a Grainger 48 Catamaran. The owner chose a Nordic Carbon mast with a Rig Shop standing and running rigging package. This project brought together every element of The Rig Shop, including the design and manufacture of a number of custom fittings as well as a range of composite cables. The standing and running rigging elements were added in Southampton before shipping the mast to Liverpool, where it was dressed and stepped successfully for the owner.

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The finest masts, oars

& sculls for over 90 years

90 Years of Hand Crafting Wooden Oars, Mast and Spars

Collars have been in the business of providing rowers and sailors with specialist equipment for over 90 years. From our early beginnings in a Thameside boathouse in 1930's Oxford, making oars and sculls for the colleges, to our present involvement with large international yacht projects, the name Collars speaks of quality and tradition.

Using traditional tools and skills all our products are crafted using the same manufacturing methods passed down through three generations of time served craftsman allowing future generations of yachtsmen to enjoy and cherish.

Every mast or spar we produce has three generations and several working lifetimes of experience and expertise poured into making it.

Collars the number one choice time and time again. 

Craftsmanship Guaranteed

The logical progression into wooden masts

Over the years Collars' spars have been used in Olympic competition, crossed all of the worlds Oceans, and can be found on nearly all wooden sparred production boats ever made. With a capacity of producing any wooden mast or spar up to 100' in length.

Making the finest Oars and Sculls since 1932

Having made our name in producing the finest quality wooden rowing oars for crews throughout the world, it is hardly surprising that we are still producing a comprehensive range today. Using the skills from three generations of the Collar family, a pair of Spruce spoon or skiff oars can be produced individually to the customer's requirements.

Quality is never an accident!

It is always the result of intelligent direction and skilful execution by craftsmen who care!

Bespoke Flag Poles

Whether looking to replace an historical flagpole, or raising a celebratory flag, our pedigree in producing the finest quality wooden masts for over 90 years makes Collars the obvious choice for making any flagpole.

Below is a small selection of the some of projects we have been proud to be part of in recent years.

FINEST CARBON MASTS

A mast is one of the most dynamic and complex components of a yacht, with the job of transferring the power generated by the wind and sails into the yacht. It must withstand a multitude of ever-changing forces, including torsion, bend and compression. Yet it must maintain the perfect combination of stiffness and flexibility to maximize performance of the sail plan.

At Southern Spars we are spurred on by two key drivers; performance and reliability. The foundations of our success in these areas are sound principles of design and manufacture, combined with a detailed understanding of our customers’ requirements.

At Southern Spars, we build packages for everything from mega yachts, to race yachts and Olympic dinghies. Developments made in one area are disseminated through all of our teams, meaning the rate of progression throughout the company is extremely high.

WE BUILD MASTS FOR…

Grand prix / racing, classic cruiser.

Phenomenal strength is needed in the mast and  rigging  to support a superyacht’s immense sail plan. The yacht’s dimensions must be balanced with the mast and boom for both aesthetics and engineering capabilities. Modern superyacht spars have added functionality like furling mainsails, and rafts of electronic, navigation and communications components.

As superyacht owners seek ever-larger and more performance-oriented yachts,  designs  draw extensively on developments made in the Grand Prix arena. Southern Spars’  ECsix continuous carbon fibre rigging  is now used in most superyacht projects.  Thin ply carbon fibre  for mast construction is also beginning to cross over the race/luxury boundary.

The many international design awards won by superyachts carrying Southern Spars’ packages highlights the vital role that our team plays in creating world-leading superyachts.

With almost universal domination of the world’s elite inshore, offshore and around the world events; Southern Spars’ race results speak for themselves.

Our dedication to performance and  reliability  makes us the obvious choice for racing yachts that want the edge over their competitors with a product that they can trust. Throughout the  design process , we integrate the sail maker’s design into our own so that the spars and sails work as one cohesive unit. This enables racers to extract maximum performance and trust that the mast will get them across the finish line.

Southern Spars rigs are made from  thin ply carbon fibre , which allows us to  design  tubes lighter and stronger than our competition, while achieving a more accurate bend profile.

The spirit of multihull yachts is generally more radical, not conforming to the limits imposed on monohulls. Catamarans and trimarans often seek something different and more exciting – a spirit embraced by Southern Spars.

Multihulls allow many different rig and  rigging  configurations, which allows Southern Spars to  design  innovative and often unique solutions to aid the yacht’s performance.

We work together with the yacht’s designer and sailmaker to ensure the whole yacht works together to embody the essence of multihull sailing – the perfect combination of comfort, space and effortless speed.

Southern Spars’  carbon technology  allows us to build more than just masts. We produce many of the carbon components in a multihull including the crossbeams, spine, and bowsprit for everything from foiling AC72s to multihull superyachts.

One of the best ways to bring new life to an older vessel is to upgrade the spar package. Doing so will significantly increase its performance, safety and  ease of operation  making sailing more enjoyable and therefore done more often.

Classic yachts are great to look at, but can be difficult to sail. Upgrading to a carbon mast from Southern Spars will make an older yacht sail like new one, with a more efficient sail plan and improved righting moment. Southern Spars’ attention to detail, from  design  through  manufacture  to paint and final fit out mean that all of this can be done without compromising any of the cosmetic attributes or traditional feel of your yacht.

Southern Spars have built new carbon fibre masts for single, double and triple masted classic yachts, cutting significant amounts of weight and  improving the reliability  of a rig package.

• TECHNICAL SUPPORT

LEADERS IN EVERY DETAIL

Every Seldén rig is carefully thought out, down to the last detail. All the way from the materials and functions of the different parts of the rig, to dimensioning the right rig for each individual boat. Each component contributes to the performance of the whole rig. That is the Seldén way – experienced yachtsmen behind every aspect of design, product development and production.

CONVENTIONAL MASTS FOR YACHTS

Spareparts and aftermarket service

Since 1992 we have engraved a unique code into the mast section. We call it the mast ID number and you find it at the lower end of the aluminium section. This number tells us when your mast was built and what parts were used all the way down to nuts and bolts. The mast ID number includes the designation of your mast section which enables you to find part numbers in our catalogues and sparepart lists, all to be found under Technical Support. A corresponding number is to be found in the forward lower end of your boom. Best of all – take a close look at the components on your mast and you will find part numbers on them. Can it be simpler? Complete rigs and spareparts are sold by our World wide network of independent rigging companies.

Our conventional masts for 26-80 feet yachts are divided in two categories. The longitudinal oriented sections and the lateral oriented. Which one we select depends on the chain plate locations of the boat and number of spreaders.

LONGITUDINAL MAST SECTION

These sections are used for rig configurations with in-line spreaders or moderate spreader angles. The relationship between the length / width is 1,9 in order to create longitudinal stiffness allowing higher forestay load tensioning the backstay. Running backstays can often be avoided and the risk of mast pumping is also reduced. These rigs normally come with multiple pairs of spreaders and they are designed for the popular MDS sliders (Multi Directional Support).

LATERAL MAST SECTION

For rigs with large spreader angles, lateral stiffness is of higher importance than longitudinal stiffness. This is the result of a large spreader angle creating longitudinal stability, whereas the lateral stability is achieved by the geometry of the mast section. This makes for a mast section which is wider and rounder than the corresponding longitudinal section and therefore the number of spreaders can be reduced. These sections are popular for upgrading a boat from the 1970-90’s with a traditional style single spreader rig, but still with all the benefits of modern functions such as the Inner Wheel Sliders (IWS).

WHAT IS A KEELBOAT?

Seldén’s definition of a ”keelboat” is a boat sized in between a dinghy and a yacht, with a length of approximately 18-28’. These boats often have a 50% ballast ratio. Consequently, the weight of the keel represents half of the total displacement.

Tradition and development

Seldén’s seven aluminium keelboat sections feature a wealth of sophisticated and functional solutions, originating from the dinghy range and the yacht range. The sections are extruded and anodized and they are all available with a tapered top as an option. Let us design your keelboat rig or ask us for our One-design solutions.

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FURLING MASTS

A seldén furling mast lets you operate your mainsal from the cockpit. simple and convenient.

Its unique features for reducing friction and initial sail resistance make furling and reefing child’s play. And it also makes sailing safer and far easier for you and your crew. With a powered furling mast and a powered Furlex jib furler it is even easier to set, reef and handle your sails. You can work your sails single handed, without leaving the helm. Powered systems are available for yachts ranging from 35 to 70 feet.

MORE ENJOYABLE

Due to the easy handling, with a furling mast you will do more sailing and less motoring.

A Seldén furling mast makes it easy to unroll and set your mainsail. Rolling it in is just as quick and easy. As your sail is neatly stowed out of the way the instant it is rolled in, you have a clear view when manoeuvring under power.

You can set your sail to suit the weather conditions, from the safety of the cockpit.

By furling the sail vertically into the mast, you don’t have to furl very much to get a substantial decrease of the sail area.

You hoist the sail just once a season, so a small crew can manage a much larger boat.

WELL BALANCED

There are no fixed reef points, so the number of combinations between furling genoa and main are unlimited.

THE SELDÉN FURLING PRINCIPLE

The wide sail slot allows for vertical battens and a positive roach of the main sail and the sailgroove on the luff extrusion is located asymmetrically to help the sail furl easily around the extrusion.

The furling system is based on Seldén’s proven technology. Geared line driver winch, tensioned luff extrusion and the patented load distributor of the halyard swivel. All to make furling an easy and fast operation. The Seldén furling masts come with twin cable conduits, enabling the cables to run freely and well protected from all running rigging. The cable conduits also facilitate cable replacement.

EASY TO OPERATE

There is an outhaul line for rolling out the sail, and an endless line for rolling it in. It’s simple as it sounds. Or if you wish, you can operate the sail at the mast using a winch handle. The geared reefing winch mechanism runs on ball bearings, so it takes little effort to roll in the sail. Greasing holes in the mast facilitate maintenance.

Two oval holes on the port side of the mast allow for easy access to the tack attachment, sail fees, tensioning screw and halyard swivel. Just remove the composite covers and the rest speaks for itself. You can inspect the halyard swivel and carry out annual maintenance through the upper access hole.

ABSORBS ALL SAIL FORCES

The outhaul cars are fitted with horizontal and vertical wheels, enabling them to absorb forces from every direction.

TURNING BLOCK FOR CONTROL LINES

Turning blocks at the base of the mast are designed to enable the ready-spliced, endless line to be easily threaded into position. Seldén deck blocks have the same feature.

LOW FRICTION

The sail groove on the luff extrusion is located asymmetrically to help the sail furl easily around the extrusion. In addition, the rotating luff extrusion is tensioned and fitted with ball bearings top and bottom. This reduces friction between the sail and the inside of the sail compartment.

UPGRADE YOUR MAST TO ELECTRIC DRIVE

To make sail handling easier for a small crew we have synchronized an electric motor in the mast with a newly developed electric winch for the outhaul, E40i. Push a button and the sail comes out in a controlled fashion as the winch adjusts the outhaul tension in relation to the motor in the mast.  This is what we call Synchronized Main Furling.

IN-MAST FURLING MOTOR

Converting a manually operated furling mast is quite easy. Basically, the vertical shaft in the original line driver is replaced for a longer version which is connected to the motor. A clutch allows the motor to be disconnected for manual operation, if ever needed. The motor is completely integrated in the mast and connected to the Seldén Power Supply and SEL-Bus system. The motor can be retrofitted to Seldén furling masts type RB (~36-43’ yachts).

How to upgrade a furling mast to electric drive

PUSH BUTTONS

Push the ”OUT” button and the sail will start to unfurl. The E40i winch will tension up the outhaul while the mast motor feeds out the sail. The speed is increased when the ”IN” button is pushed in addition to ”OUT”. To reef, just release the outhaul from the winch and push ”IN”.

E40i ELECTRIC WINCH

The E40i winch is built up around an electric motor which is totally integrated in the drum. Only three thin cables are protruding to lead through the coach roof or the deck, no large cutouts and no external motor or gearbox. This makes for uncompromised headroom down below which is normally not the case with electric winches. The three speed operation provides a high speed gear, a moderate gear and a low speed gear for fine tuning. It is a two finger operation to start the winch and to swich gear, so a single-handed sailor can helm while adjusting the trim.

HOW IT’S CONNECTED

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Seldén Carbon fibre masts – the perfect mix of Craftsmanship and modern production Technology

FOR EVERYONE THAT CANNOT RESIST SPEED

Carbon composite combines stiffness and strength with low weight. Seldén low-weight carbon spars have accentuated longitudinal stiffness. This means that forestay tension can be substantially increased. All experienced racing sailors know what this means in terms of increased upwind performance. The combination of greater stiffness and reduced weight will bring you beyond the speed limits.

MANDREL FILAMENT MOULDING

Our carbon spars are designed using the latest finite element analysis backed by many years of solid engineering experience.

Our unique production method gives a unique look. We call it Mandrel Filament Moulding (MFM). The process is fully automated and computer controlled for ultimate accuracy, repeatability, efficiency and that stunning ‘Viper’ pattern.

Seldén produce over 400 carbon masts per year as well as booms, poles and bow sprits for boats including high performance skiffs, racing keelboats, IRC race boats and some of the world’s most prestigious cruising yachts. With more sailors choosing Seldén carbon spars, the pattern is obvious.

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SELDÉN DINGHY RIGS – GOING FOR GOLD

SELDÉN PROFILES

Working hand-in-hand with the world’s top dinghy sailors, carefully analysing their input and feedback, enables us to produce the ultimate Seldén dinghy rig for every boat. Ever since Seldén acquired Proctor in 1997, we have improved and developed the already acknowledged excellence of the Proctor products, so that they are now, like all other Seldén products, the best of the best. Our innovative design, attention to detail, advanced testing and manufacturing have won Seldén the trust of dinghy sailors all over the world and has contributed to numerous Championship medals.

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SELDÉN DINGHY CARBON RIGS

– the Mast you buy will perform as well for you as it will for a World Champion Sailor!

IN-HOUSE SPECIALIST DESIGN TEAM

Seldén has the design expertise and software to enable us to create a mast to meet exacting performance require­­ments. During the design process the position and alignment of each fibre is precisely calculated so as to meet the required bend characteristics. This detailed design is then used to program and control our filament winding equipment.

The combination of meticulous care, long experience, and exact specifications enable us to achieve optimum performance for minimum weight.

Computer controlled laminate lay-up Carbon filaments are wound around a mandrel (male mould), under controlled tension, via a designated winding program supplied by the design team.

FILAMENT WINDING, a computer-controlled process (CNC), guarantees consistent and accurate filament fibre orientation from spar to spar. Carbon filaments can be laid from 0° (uni-directional) to leave 89° (hoops) and at all angles between to produce a wide range of bend characteristic requirements. This accurate alignment of composite filaments is vital to the performance character­istics of a carbon spar. Fibres are laid under tension, which means that we can make the most efficient material choice and supply the lightest spars on the market.

This process gives a Seldén spar a level of tube consistency unattainable via any other composite manufacturing technique. Hence, the mast you buy will perform as well for you as it will for a world champion sailor!

USE OF PRE-PREG CARBON

Only the highest grade pre-preg tows of T700 or TZ carbon fibre are used to give sailors the best stiffness-to-weight spar. This, in combination with our filament winding process, enables the highest fibre-to-resin content pre-preg to be used.

The aerospace grade pre-preg has a UV stabiliser in the resin system to give the spars a guaranteed long life, even in the sunniest of climates. More fibres and less resin, mean lighter, stiffer masts.

AUTOCLAVE CURED

The consolidation of the material to form a ready-to-assemble carbon tube is completed in our in-house 20-metre long autoclave. The combination of heat and pressure to cure the resin and consolidate the pre-preg material ensures a strong and consistent final product.

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DWYER MAST & RIGGING

The Aluminum Mast C ompany

Quality Sailboat Masts, Booms, Hardware and Rigging Since 1963

Dwyer Mast & Rigging manufactures high-quality sailboat masts, booms, hardware, and rigging. Originally founded in 1963 as Dwyer Aluminum Mast Company, the legacy continues as an OEM supplier by taking advantage of improved manufacturing methods to offer a wide range of products and services for the marine industry.

Our Services Include

Mast & Boom Extrusions   //  Dinghy & Keelboat Spars   // Standing & Running Rigging  //  Hardware & Blocks   //  Round Tubing   // OEM Supplier // Waterjet Technology //  & more...

Manufacturing for the Marine Industry

Our formula for growth is simple - we never compromise with quality. By taking advantage of improved manufacturing methods and an ever-increasing volume, we have been able to maintain competitive prices and continue to provide much needed product to sailors, riggers, and boat builders. 

Products & Servic es

Cont act Us

• Lattice Mast

• Mobile Mast
• Utility Masts
• Security Masts
• Windsock Masts

• Carbon Masts
• Aluminium Masts
• Carbon Booms
• Architecture

Aluminium Masts for Yachts

Our workshops in Via Molo Giano manufacture aluminium masts. From small 7.5m sloops(min. section available 1.6/kg/mt) to large sailing yachts of over 40 metres (we have already supplied for 3 yachts of this size).

We can supply masts with any type of sail plane. Ahead mast, fractional with special planes, masts for catamarans. Our profiles can be coated or painted according to the clients specifications.

In order to have a quotation it is necessary to send the details as outlined in the data sheet on our website. It is important to send the details of the sail plan along with the technical details of the vessel.

Mast Profiles

Masts manufactured, related products:.

• Service & Repair

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Potter solutions, the one stop model yacht shop.

Sails, rigs, boat stands, accessories and fittings, including the new range of DF65 and DF95 complete packages.

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the history of the future

At the age of fifteen David Potter started sailing model boats at the world famous Birkenhead Model Yacht Club.

In 2012 he decided to turn his passionate hobby into a business and launched Potter Solutions.

As a qualified engineer, with a good eye for detail, he produces a range of equipment for the majority of radio controlled model yacht classes.

David has competed in this thrilling sport for over Thirty years at both national and international events and is fully aware of the need for products that can deliver in the field at a competitive price.

Whatever your requirements, including information and advice,  David is always available for a chat.

featured products

Complete DF95 Package

Complete DF65 Package

DF95 Alloy Boat Stand

Pierre Gonnet Mast 11.1mm

Everything in one place.

30 Years of experience in radio sailing means we know what’s required to produce competitive and reliable parts .

Order before 3pm for UK next day delivery *

Most products can be shipped same day. Some products like sails * are made to order unless they are from our standard range. Products that can be dispatched same day will be indicated on the product description.

Secure Ordering online

You can place an order online. Once we receive the order we calculate the shipping cost and send you information on how to make payment. Your personal information is protected and encrypted by Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. Our website is ecommerce PCI Compliant .

Customer Service

Excellent customer service is one of the key areas where we can truly make a difference, which is why we work hard to keep our customers happy and make it easy to do business with us. A quick response matters and we aim to reply promptly and professionally.

some of our reviews

A history of trust and service.

“Fast shipping and exactly the parts I needed to complete my new IOM. Highly recommended”

“Bought a boat stand for my Marblehead. Arrived in a couple of days and very happy with the quality.”

“Bought some new sails for my DF95. Potter’s service is excellent. The sails are top quality.”