Rigging & Mounting

Ball bearing swivels like this one have lower friction and higher working loads than non ball bearing versions. Used in conjunction with blocks and rigging systems to provide articulation and rotation. Not suitable for high speed rotating...

Stainless Steel These tangs are made from 0.062" stock and have 3/16" dia holes in the ends. The hole centers are 1/2" from the ends. Nominal lengths are not from hole centers but total overall length.

West Wight Potter-15 Factory Stem Fitting

Make eyes in rope or wire ropeRonstan ThimblesCable Ø1/8"1/4 in.A11/32"13/16 in.B3/16"11/32 in.C5/8"1 5/16 in.Weight0.1 oz.0.7 oz.

Stamped 304 Stainless Heavy duty stamped 304 stainless steel thimbles. The smaller sizes are used to relieve wire rope where it goes around clevises, tangs, chainplates, etc. The larger sizes are typically used with rope such as on anchor lines where...

This is the factory Potter mast step and will fit most years (some early models are different). The factory riveted the mast foot insode the mast, but 10/32 drill and tap works fine as well.  

5mm (3/16") dia. clevis pin, 76mm (3") long, 2 x 5mm (3/16") fixing holesUsed for terminating wire riggingGrade 316 stainless steel0.5 oz. - 15 g

Stamped 304 Stainless - Made in Denmark These shackles have many potential uses but their primary function is for use attaching sail slugs and slides to grommets. Part No. A B C Breaking Strength SD-140154 3/16" 1/2" 1-1/16" 2,640 lbs...

Stainless SteelPart #OverallSlotThicknessMtg HoleRL-344-B2" x 1"1.04" x 0.135"0.060"0.165"RL-4453" x 1.25"2.070" x 0.250"0.090"0.165"RL-4203.5" x 0.878"2.070" x 0.250"0.060"0.200"

The RL-318 Spin Strap from Racelite is used to connect a block to a spar or just about anywhere else. Use with block RL-305-A or RL-205. Takes #10 screws. Weighs 1/3 oz. Here it is used to attach an RL-205 to the top of the mast on our Ladybug sailboat.

These are the factory West Wight Potter 19 tangs - Long tangs (6") and short tangs (3")

Stainless SteelThe stainless plates are 1-1/2" x 3" x 0.062" with 3/16" mounting holes. The curved ones are intended for a boom that is 2-3 inches in diameter.The stainless cables are 1/8" diameter x 6" long. The diameter of the button is 5/16"