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November 07, 2018 3 min read
For many sailors the winter is a time to hang their wetsuit up and get on with the decorating at home....
Also on your list of jobs might be some tasks to get your boat ready again for the 2019 sailing season. If you're anything like me you'll make the list in October and maybe get to it by Feburary, if you're lucky - this is the year to get the jobs done early.
Over winter, here are the items we find most popular with our customers.
Got those dings and scratches to repair, if you can get the boat into a dry location then we've got the gelcoat for you.
We are also the authorised Laser dealer for the new Ice blue colour gelcoat.
A seriously messy and time consuming job, especially if you've got to get the old stuff off.
Pro Grip is popular with skiff and dinghy sailors as a way of providing more grip on your wings or hulls in important places, it can also be used for protection of the deck in critical areas.
We sell 2mm pro grip in a grey/black colour and it comes in large sheets - cut it to the size you need, grab some Thixofix and stick it onto your clean surface.
Maybe a job for the summer if you can't get the boat into a warm dry location - if you don't do this job in the right conditions then they're going to fall off again, most likely during the first race of the season.
We sell handy slot gasket packs which come in different widths and with the glue you need to complete the job.
Once you've finished the jobs above it would be rude not to give the boat a good clean and polish. We have both McLube speed polish and SpeedSix hull coat in stock, they are both perfect for giving your boat the finish it needs to repel the water and go faster.
Currently we have a huge range of Harken blocks and a selection of Allen pulleys in stock.
Any Harken dinghy part you can think of we're very likely to have it on the shelf and waiting for you. Check your springs, check your ratchets and revitalise your cleats!
Got that faded tatty old looking rope, tapers looking a bit shoddy, maybe your cleats have led to the end of your soft on the hands sheets - we've got you covered.
With over 100 reels of rope in stock we can supply you with 1 meter or a full reel for that re rope project, we also take on splicing work if you're not comfortable.
Make sure you also ask us about our rope bargain bucket, there's plenty in there at the moment and I am sure we can find you a match for your task.
You're likely to have more time in winter so why not buy some splicing tools and give yourself some practice.
We sell products from Selma, D Splicer and many more which will help you to get the best finish on your ropes.
These are simple are installed on my boat and worked last time I sailed.
arrived very quickly along with the new main sheet i ordered, the colours are spot on and match the colour of the main sheet i ordered, spent ages yesterday re roping my dzero and i have to say it looks incredible with the blue and black rope
arrived very quickly and the colour is spot on, exactly what i was looking for
I love this rope for trapeze adjusters, it grips into a Clamcleat really well.
Hard wearing and low stretch, perfect for kite bridal poles on my catamaran. Delivered quickly.
A well made cover that fits perfectly on my Dart - it has a five year guarantee so it will be interesting to see how it lasts.
Long enough to tie down a laser. Bright enough to see your boat in a boatyard. Does what it says on the tin.
Watch once set your very easy to operate. Arrived well packaged and on time.
As always prompt order and delivery.
Item described as easy to splice, I'm not to sure on that, was quite difficult and developed into a bit of a tug of war.
in fairness splicing picture guide was not 100% clear.
End eye splice was good
Regards John
Fab thanks Guys!
Excellent, really comfortable and not bulky.
2nd Pair of these I've had and nothing else compares with the comfort or fit.. I love them!!
I have tried cheaper rope and it kinks or wears out.
I bought 7mm excel fusion as genoa sheet for a gp14. This works very well. The dyneema core means that it wont break and seems to not kink.
Spliced eye makes traveler look tidy, rope stays nice and tight.
Surprised how much this helped with tightening traveler and helps keep the boat looking neater.