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Introducing SwiftFurl a Continuous Line Furler
Introducing SwiftFurl a Continuous Line Furler
The Team at Allen are thrilled to announce the launch of our new “SwiftFurl” continuous line furler, set to take your sailing experience to new horizons.
Through Deck Bushes – all you need to know by Allen
Through Deck Bushes – all you need to know by Allen
Through deck bushes, also known as fairleads, have been created to protect surfaces from a rubbing rope or wire.
Why a Whisker Pole? - Forespar Sailing
Why a Whisker Pole? - Forespar Sailing
Whisker poles are used for non-spinnaker class racing and short-handed cruising, or whenever downwind performance is desired without the use of conventional spinnakers. A properly sized and deployed whisker pole will allow the headsail to add considerable power and speed to downwind sailing.
Vertical Pole Storage by Forespar Sailing
Vertical Pole Storage by Forespar Sailing
Storing poles (whisker or spinnaker) vertically up the forward face of the mast has become very popular.  It clears the decks and keeps the cruising sailor from having to lift the entire weight of the pole from the deck to the mast car.
Ratchet Blocks – Switchable Vs AutoRatchet by Allen
The ratchet block is arguably one of the most important pieces of hardware used on a sailboat, so choosing the correct size and type can make a big difference to how you sail your boat and what feedback the sails give you.
Antal Catalogue New for 2022-2023
Antal Catalogue New for 2022-2023
Antal have released a new catalogue with a lot of great new technical information as well as new products.
Allen's Through Deck Block Range Expands
Allen's Through Deck Block Range Expands
Allen are pleased to announce that our range of 20mm & 30mm through deck blocks is expanding to include stainless steel sheaves and recycled acetal sheaves.
Sail Slides & Slugs – How to choose correctly
Sail Slides & Slugs – How to choose correctly
Sail slides and slugs may not be the most exciting piece of equipment found on a sailboat.
New from Antal the 'Sector'
New from Antal the 'Sector'
Sector is the new spinning ring with a guiding cover, small in size and low in weight. The perfect solution for high loads where large and fast movements are not required.
Marelon® - Marine Grade Plumbing Systems by Forespar
Marelon® - Marine Grade Plumbing Systems by Forespar
In the late 1970’s we (Forespar) undertook a search for a material that could replace the traditional bronze plumbing components used in boats. The frequency of severe and often catastrophic corrosion and the problem of conductivity in bronze had long been a source of frustration for yacht designers and boat builders.