Sailmaking Supplies

The strong reliable standard for external sail tracks. Attach with stainless shackles or lace them on. Fits 5/8" Aluminum track. You may consider using our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch these slides to your sail.

The strong reliable standard for external sail tracks. Attach with stainless shackles or lace them on. Fits 5/8" external sail track. You may want to use our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch these slides to your sail.

Salimaker's Hook also called Sailhook, Benchhook, Stretching Hook or Third hand. Used to hold canvas, while pulling tight with the left hand. This ensures the canvas is tight while stitching, keeping the seam straight. See illustration below.Feedback:To:...

Hand sewing needles from W Smith and Sons. Made by hand to the highest quality standards with unique tri-angular shaped reduced edges to help the needle cut through the fabric. The special rounded thread eye is designed to not cut the twine. Assorted,...

Brass - 2 sizes Long an industry standard, these piston hanks are strong, durable and easy to install. Insert the tab into the grommet and press it closed. Part # size wire length CH-FP0 0 5/64" 1-3/4" CH-FP1 1 5/16" 2-3/32"

Fiberglass battens & Vinylester caps

Easy-wax (not prewaxed) cotton no kink sailtwine for hand stitching. 1 ounce spools.Here is part of a letter we got from a customer who bought some of our 5-ply cotton sailtwine:Hey, Chuck :) I did get the cotton sail twine & a fine twine it is, tough,...

For sailmaking CH-AS3 - Regular Seamstick Tape - Non-Yellowing acrylic adhesive coated on both sides of a mylar carrier, has excellent tack properties. Used to hold panels of sailcloth while they are being sewn into a sail. 3/8" wide - 72 yards per...

Pure beeswax has many uses. Our intent here is to provide it for those who wish to use it on thread.

Nickel plated brass

Stamped 304 Stainless - Made in Denmark These shackles have many potential uses but their primary function is for use attaching sail slugs and slides to grommets. Part No. A B C Breaking Strength SD-140154 3/16" 1/2" 1-1/16" 2,640 lbs...

Stitched to a sail's luff, these slugs allow sails to more easily go up and down a bolt rope slot. To raise the sail, insert the slugs into the slot rather than the boltrope. You may want to use our sailmaker's D-shackles rather than lace or stitch...