Canoe/Kayak Rudder Gudgeons

For sharply pointed sterns After a lot of consulting with the folks at Race-Lite and with substantial help from Matt at JEM watercraft, we have finally come up with a good solution to the problem of attaching rudders to canoes and kayaks. Use two of...

Daggerboard Spring Retainer

Made of spring stainless steel, these retainers are used on Sunfish and many other production sailboats to keep the daggerboard down yet allow it to be easily withdrawn...

Phenolic Through-Deck Fairleads

Any line that goes through a deck needs something like this to protect both the deck and the line. Bakelite (phenolic). All pieces have approx 1/8" flange overhang and 5/8" overall height. Part # Thru Hole(min) Hole Size(for...

Racelite 1/2" Heavy Duty Gudgeons

Takes 1/2" pintles There are two different gudgeons in this style - one two hole and one four hole - both take 1/2" pintles. Each gudgeon is actually composed of two parts as shown below. All parts are stainless steel.Typically the four hole gudgeon is...

Racelite 1/2" Pin Heavy Duty Pintles

1/2" pins - 1" & 2" rudders These pintles come in two widths and with either short pin or long pin. There is no gudgeon included. All parts are stainless steel - Fits 1" or 2" thick rudder. (note: pintle tangs can be easily adjusted for rudders as...

Racelite 1/2" Stainless Tangs

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.

Racelite 3/4" Stainless Tangs

These tangs are made from 0.062" stock and have 3/16" dia holes in the ends. The hole centers are 3/8" from the ends. Nominal lengths are not from hole centers but total overall length.

Racelite Adjustable Track Eye Slide

For travelers, jibs, sliding stays, etc. 1/4" diameter ring. 5/8" x 3/4" opening. Slide length 3" with thumbscrew for easy adjustment. Stainless steel construction. Fits 5/8" sailtrack.

Racelite Boom Crutch Holder

For fastening to aft cockpit bulkhead. Opening 2-3/4" x 3/4". Takes # 8RH screws.

Racelite Bow Fitting

All Stainless heliarc welded construction for extra strength. 3-1/4" long by 1-1/2" wide, tapering to 5/8" at ends. Holes take # 10 flat head screws or bolts. Fin is 2-1/2" long & 1/8" thick with (2) 1/4" holes and (1) 3/8" hole. Complete with matching...

Racelite Chain Plate Covers

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"

Racelite Curved Fixed Goosenecks

Racelite Deck Mounted Chain Plate

Deck mounted shroud chain plate has 1/4" mounting holes on 1-1/2" centers with one 1/4" clevis pin hole. Constructed of 3/32" thick stainless steel bent to a 65 degree angle.

Racelite Deck Plate

This stainless steel deck plate can be used with our RL-349 shroud adjuster or RL-305-A or RL-205 blocks. It comes complete with clevis pin and ring. wt 1/2 oz.

Racelite Deck-Plate

This stainless steel deck plate can be used with our RL-305-B blocks. Takes #8 RH screws. Base 2-1/2" long. Stainless steel. You may need a 5/8" x 3/16" Clevis Pin

Racelite Extra Heavy Duty Gudgeons

Extra Heavy duty stainless transom mount gudgeon from Racelite. See Particulars for dimensions. RL-490Extra heavy duty stainless steel gudgeon thickness - .090" plus reinforcing strap3/4" wide x 5-1/4" long x 1" highpin - 3/8"takes...

Racelite Extra Heavy Duty Pintles

3/8" pins - 1-1/2" - 3" rudders These pintles come in several widths but only one pin length. There is no gudgeon included. All parts are stainless steel - Fits 1-1/2" through 3" thick rudders. (note: pintle tangs cannot be adjusted for width) For...

Racelite Extra Heavy Duty Pintles -

3/8" pins - 3 different options These pintles are somewhat adjustable like the Racelite 300 series pintles but heavier. You would probably want to use the narrow pintles with a metal rudder. These have a single pin length option and nominally fit a 7/16"...

Racelite Fairleads

Stainless wrapped fairleads from RaceLite. The smaller one has a 5/16" opening and is suitable for 1/4" lines and smaller. The larger one has an opening of 1/2" and should not be used with line over 3/8".

Racelite Fixed Goosenecks

RL-328 - Fixed Gooseneck - Screws or rivets to standard boom and mast. Base is 1.5" x 3".Shown here with tangs

Racelite Fixed Goosenecks

RL-150-C - This is a custom gooseneck made for a Cape Cod Frosty but would work on any boat with a 1-1/4" dia mast. Shown with 1/4" boom pin

Racelite Fixed-Goosenecks

RL-250 - Fixed Gooseneck - Screws or rivets to standard boom - mounting strap is 3/4" wide and set for 2-1/2" mast but could be adjusted 1/2" either way.Shown with tangs

Racelite Halyard Shackles

Stainless Steel Light, fast, positive. No cotter pins, New spring tension captive pin maintains steady pressure on sides of shackle undersailing conditions, and allows easier opening for quick release. Stainless steel spring.

Racelite Heavy Duty Gudgeons

Heavy duty stainless transom mount gudgeon from Racelite. See Particulars for dimensions. See our pintle & gudgeon compatibility chart RL-390 gudgeonHeavy duty stainless steel gudgeon thickness - 5/64" 3/4" x 3-3/4" pin - 3/8"takes #10...

Racelite Heavy Duty Pintles

3/8" pins - 1" - 1-3/8" rudders These pintles come in two widths and with either short pin or long pin. There is no gudgeon included. All parts are stainless steel - Fits 1" or 1-3/8" thick rudder. (note: pintle tangs can be easily adjusted for rudders...

Racelite Heavy Duty Rudder Gudgeons

See our pintle & gudgeon compatibility chart Our RL-690 rudder gudgeons are similar to our RL-490 pintles but with no pin. They can be used with the RL-690 transom pintle or with the RL-490 gudgeon if a bolt or rod is run through...

Racelite Heavy Duty Transom Pintles

Our RL-690 transom pintles are the same as used on most Lightning class sailboats. They are typically mounted on a flat transom and paired with a rudder gudgeon. More details under "Particulars" tab. To find out which gudgeons work with these pintles,...

Racelite Light Duty Gudgeons

See our pintle & gudgeon compatibility chart Light duty stainless transom mount gudgeon from Racelite. See Particulars for dimensions. RL-358Light duty stainless steel gudgeon 5/8" x 4" x 1/16"pin - 5/16"takes #10 fastener  

Racelite Light Duty Pintles

5/16" pins - 3/4" - 1-3/16" rudders These pintles come in two widths and with either short pin or long pin. There is no gudgeon included. All parts are stainless steel - Fits 3/4" or 1-3/16" thick rudder. (note: pintle tangs can be easily adjusted for...

Racelite Medium Duty Eye Strap

Made of 3/32" Stainless Steel with mounting holes for #10 fasteners on 1-1/2" centers, 9/16" diameter eye. RL-413A1/2in.B5/8 in.C1-1/2 in.Weight.01 lb.

Racelite Medium Duty Gudgeons

Medium duty stainless transom mount gudgeon from Racelite. See Particulars for dimensions. See our pintle & gudgeon compatibility chart RL-360 gudgeonMedium duty stainless steel gudgeon thickness - 5/64"3/4" x 3-3/4" pin - 3/8"takes #10...

Racelite Medium Duty Pintles

3/8" pins - 3/4" - 1-1-4" rudders These pintles come in two widths and with either short pin or long pin. There is no gudgeon included. All parts are stainless steel - Fits 3/4" or 1-1/4" thick rudder. (note: pintle tangs can be easily adjusted for...

Racelite Moveable Goosenecks For 5/8" Sailtrack

RL-327 - slides on 5/8" sailtrack and has a thumbscrew to stop travel.Shown with tangs

Racelite Moveable Goosenecks for 7/8" Sailtrack

RL-427 - slides on 7/8" sailtrack and has a thumbscrew to stop travel.Shown with boom furler option

Racelite Moveable Goosenecks for Bolt Rope Slot

RL-252-A - goes in 1/2" boltrope grove in mast and screws to standard boomShown with tangs

Racelite Nylon Through-Deck Fairleads

Two sizes Use through deck fairleaders for easy and frictionless halyard entry. Large size (RL 42) fits 1" hole, is 5/8" long, and for 3/8" rope. Small size (RL 49) fits 5/8" hole, is 1/2" long, and for 5/16" rope. Part # Thru Hole(min) Hole...

Racelite One Piece Gudgeons

A one piece gudgeon ideal for small boats such as PDRacers. Pintle holes are 5/16" but could be drilled to 3/8".Feedback:I recently installed a Racelite 358BR gudgeon as a retrofit on my son's PDRacer (Hull #491). The original rudder hardware consisted...

Racelite Reefing Hook

Reefing Hook - Mount this hook under the Tack Shackle for quick reefing - hook the reef tack under this hook. The base is 1/8" thick and 1.5" x 0.75". The two hooks are made from 1/4" dia. round stock. The mounting hole is 1/4" dia. There is a little...

Racelite RL-260 Camcleat

These economical yet durable camcleats from Race-Lite are just the thing for quick set and release of sheets and other lines on your sailboat. They are also handy for other jobs where precise adjustment of rope or line is needed. See also RL-261, and...

Racelite RL-260-S Camcleat

These economical yet durable camcleats from Race-Lite are just the thing for quick set and release of sheets and other lines on your sailboat. They are also handy for other jobs where precise adjustment of rope or line is needed. See also RL-261, and...

Racelite RL-261 Camcleat

Similar to the RL-260 camcleat but with a glass-filled flange base for surface mounting. Use four countersunk #8 wood or machine screws. Available with or without stainless steel fairlead/strap. Bolts are on 1-1/2" centers - works best with 7/16" line or...

Racelite RL-261-S Camcleat

Similar to the RL-260 camcleat but with a glass-filled flange base for surface mounting. Use four countersunk #8 wood or machine screws. Available with or without stainless steel fairlead/strap. Bolts are on 1-1/2" centers - works best with 7/16" line or...

Racelite Shroud Adjuster

This is the RL 349 adjuster for shrouds.

Racelite Small Stainless Shackles

Stainless Steel  

Racelite Small Stem Fitting

Built with a stem for extra strength. Base 3" long by 1.5" wide tapering to 5/8". Stem is 4" long, 5/8" wide & 0.085" thick w/ 3 1/4" holes. Takes up to 6 #10 screws. Fin has two 1/4" holes and one 3/8" hole. All stainless steel construction.

Racelite Small Swivel

Stainless steel swivel. Strap is 0.06" by 3/8". 3/8"+ between tangs. 1-5/8" long over all.Takes 3/16" x 1/2" pin.

Racelite Stainless Chain Plates

Stainless Steel Chainplates transfer the stress from standing rigging down into the hull. They may also have other uses for all kinds of applications. Use your imagination. Premium stainless steel made in the USA by Racelite. Cat No...

Racelite Stainless Deck Straps

Stamped Stainless SteelPart No.OpeningWidthLengthFastenersRL-314-A3/8" x 3/8"3/8"3"#8RL-314-B7/16" x 7/16"1/2"3-1/2"#8RL-314-C5/8" x 5/8"1/2"3-7/8"#8

Racelite Stainless Eyes

Stamped Stainless Steel Stamped stainless eyes. Both eyes made from 0.075" strap. Part Length Width Eye Width Hole dia. RL-311 2-1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 3/16" RL-313 1-1/2" 3/8" 3/8" 3/16"

Racelite Stainless Jam Cleat

Designed for halyards, clew outhauls, topping lift pennants, and other general purpose jobs. Narrow 5/8" base. 3-1/4" long. Takes #10 screws.