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Holt Allen Best Buy in Furling Leads

Standing Rigging June 7, 2005

Options abound, but Holt Allen has the best price, while Garhauer's and Schaefer's seem the most durable.

Midsize Mainsheet Traveler Test

Standing Rigging April 27, 2005

Considerable evolution has taken place since our last traveler test. Now, Antal stands out for ergonomic design, functionality, and attention to detail, but Lewmar is our choice due to its pricing.û

Harken’s Carbo Ratchet Blocks

Standing Rigging April 6, 2005

Made from fiber-reinforced plastic, these blocks are stronger and lighter than their predecesors, but a little more costly as well.

Reefing Preferences from the Pros

Standing Rigging April 6, 2005

We surveyed a cadre of experienced delivery skippers from around North America to find out what systems and gear they favor for reefing mainsails, and to find out what they don't like, and why.

Discount Options for Sails

Standing Rigging February 7, 2005

We web-surfed our way to some real bargains on working sails. It takes time, persistence, and a little self-education, but there are good deals out there.

Seldén’s In-Mast Furling System

Standing Rigging February 7, 2005

There's not much new about in-mast furling, except for those spars that now accommodate sails with full-length vertical battens.

Seldén’s In-Mast Furling System

Standing Rigging February 7, 2005

There's not much new about in-mast furling, except for those spars that now accommodate sails with full-length vertical battens.

Chainplates Revisited

Standing Rigging January 11, 2005

Chainplate failures aren't common, but when one occurred on a new boat during its inaugural sail—with our reviewer aboard—we knew it was time to investigate.

Mainsail Track Hardware

Standing Rigging January 10, 2005

The systems used to attach a mainsail to its mast have come a long way, and the variety of options now available plays to the advantage of the consumer.