Laser/ILCA Spars Rivet, Plugs and Fittings Guide - Sailing Chandlery

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September 26, 2024 2 min read

Laser/ILCA Spars and Plugs Fitting List

In this article, we have compiled the go to list for all the plugs, fittings and fixings for your ILCA or Laser Spars.


Find out which plug, rivet or fitting you need for your Laser or ILCA lower mast, upper mast or boom.

ILCA Upper Mast Section

Upper Mast Base Plug

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x2 4.8 x 12.8 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here

Upper Mast Top Plug

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x1 4.8 x 12.8 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here


Upper Mast Sleeve

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x1 4.8 x 16 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here


ILCA Lower Mast Section

ILCA Mast Gooseneck

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x6 4.8 x 12.8 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here

ILCA Mast Vang Tang

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x4 4.8 x 12.8 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here


ILCA Lower Mast Base Plug

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x1 4.8 x 12.8 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here

ILCA Boom

ILCA Gooseneck Plug

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x2 4.8 x 12.8 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here

ILCA Boom Vang Plate

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x4 4.8 x 16 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here


ILCA Boom Eye Strap

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x2 4.8 x 16 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here

ILCA Boom Clamcleat

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x2 4.8 x 16 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here

ILCA Boom Webbing Strap

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x1 4.8 x 12.8 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here

ILCA Boom Fairlead

The correct sized rivets for the mast base plug are x2 4.8 x 16 Monel Rivets - Rivets can be purchased here



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