Challenge

Challenge Sailcloth, founded in 1986, has the largest line of woven sailcloth in the world. Duckworks established a business relationship with them a dozen years ago, and have since then supplied many of our customers with white 3.8 oz. sailcloth...

Two Options These palms are made by Smith & Sons of England. The adjustable is fine for sewing - it has a buckle for changing the size. The roping palm has an extra flap of leather so you can pull thread or seizing twine through without cutting your...

These are not the grommets you buy at Walmart or Home Depot. They have spurs, and the metal is substantial. The #2 Grommets are about 7/16" ID and the #4 are about 9/16" ID. They are either solid brass, or nickel plated brass. You will need a Spur...

Polyester Insignia Tape - 2 inches wide - Precision slit from 70 x 100 denier taffeta polyester insignia fabric for seam reinforcement and protection or sail repairs. Sold by the yard only. Non-adhesive.

These sturdy forged steel dies are necessary to install the spur grommets that we sell:

Nylon - 3 sizes - Easy to install, just slip over the headstay and twist 90° for a postitve lock. Each comes with a stainless screw for easy jib attachent. Can also be used for pennants or flags also. - Easy to install, just slip over the...

The strong reliable standard for external sail tracks. Attach with stainless shackles or lace them on. Fits 5/8" Aluminum track. You may consider using our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch these slides to your sail.

Contents:  A 5-pack of needles, 6 spools of sailtwine, and a palm. 

The strong reliable standard for external sail tracks. Attach with stainless shackles or lace them on. Fits 5/8" external sail track. You may want to use our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch these slides to your sail.

Salimaker's Hook also called Sailhook, Benchhook, Stretching Hook or Third hand. Used to hold canvas, while pulling tight with the left hand. This ensures the canvas is tight while stitching, keeping the seam straight. See illustration below.Feedback:To:...

Hand sewing needles from W Smith and Sons. Made by hand to the highest quality standards with unique tri-angular shaped reduced edges to help the needle cut through the fabric. The special rounded thread eye is designed to not cut the twine. Assorted,...

Brass - 2 sizes Long an industry standard, these piston hanks are strong, durable and easy to install. Insert the tab into the grommet and press it closed. Part # size wire length CH-FP0 0 5/64" 1-3/4" CH-FP1 1 5/16" 2-3/32"