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Blog posts of '2024' 'September'

Introducing the New Tii-Bone Range by Allen
Introducing the New Tii-Bone Range by Allen
Allen have announced the latest in their Product Developments underway, the Tii-Bone. Check out all the info on the latest option in the dog bone range of products.
Allen Unveiling The New Pro-Ratchet 40
Allen Unveiling The New Pro-Ratchet 40
The team at Allen have released their newest Ratchet Blocks! We know a few sailors who have been keen to check out these items from Allen.
Take Control of Your Downwind Sails with a Forespar Whisker Pole
Take Control of Your Downwind Sails with a Forespar Whisker Pole
If you need to get downwind and have a conventional non-planing hull, flying a jib, genoa or asymmetrical sail with a whisker pole is the fastest, smoothest and easiest way to get there.
Allen High Load Thimbles – Why, When, Where?
Allen High Load Thimbles – Why, When, Where?
Also known as low friction rings these handy bits of hardware are used across many different areas of a sailboat. But they’re nothing new.
How to order Forespar Marine Plumbing Valves
How to order Forespar Marine Plumbing Valves
How do you choose between the Custom OEM Pro Series Valves, Flange Mounting Seacocks, Ball Valve and Flowtech Valve.
Learning about Dyneema® with LIROS Ropes
Learning about Dyneema® with LIROS Ropes
Sailing lines made with Dyneema® bear the Dyneema® diamond. We talk about Dyneema® a lot, with our customers and on our website.
Barton Winches and The Wincher
Barton Winches and The Wincher
Learn more about the Barton Marine range of products including their Winches and the Wincher. Winches work through friction, gripping the line firmly with every turn applied around the winch drum. 
How to service an Allen Cam Cleat
How to service an Allen Cam Cleat
Cam cleats are a vital part of most control systems on both dinghies and yachts. Without them, you would have to hold onto the rope for hours or make the rope off around a horn cleat, not ideal if you want to quickly adjust something!
Forespar's Whisker Pole Storage
Forespar's Whisker Pole Storage
One must consider where you will store a whisker pole on the boat when not in use. Traditionally, poles have been stored on deck in deck chocks.
Forespar's Thru-hull / Sea Valve Installation Instructions and Maintenance
Forespar's Thru-hull / Sea Valve Installation Instructions and Maintenance
Forespar's Marelon® Integrated Plumbing Systems designed to meet your boats plumbing needs. Precision moulded plumbing systems for use above and below the waterline.