Practical guidance on yacht deck hardware from the Martin Leaning Masts & Rigging team. Start with our Yacht Deck Hardware Guide for an overview of blocks, winches, cleats, travellers, deck organisers and fairleads, then use the specialist guides to compare bearing types, size sailing blocks and plan rope leads.
Our Knowledge Centre is designed to help owners understand the equipment before selecting replacement parts. For product options, browse sailing blocks, deck organisers, tracks and travellers, Harken winches and Seldén winches.
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Read MorePractical yacht deck hardware guide covering sailing blocks, winches, cleats, deck organisers, fairleads, travellers and track systems.
Read MoreCompare plain, ball, roller, ratchet and high-load sailing blocks and learn how bearing type, rope size, load and attachment affect selection.
Read MoreLearn how to size a sailing block using rope diameter, sheave size, safe working load, breaking load, attachment and expected sailing loads.
Read MorePlan cleaner halyard and control-line runs with deck organisers, fairleads and sheet leads, including rope size, alignment, friction and mounting.
Read MoreCompare cam cleats, Valley cleats and rope clutches for yacht control lines, including line size, lead angle, mounting and typical applications.
Read MoreUnderstand mainsheet travellers and track systems, including track size, cars, control purchases, mainsheet geometry, mounting and maintenance.
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