ClamCleats, Mast Steps & Sail Feeders

Sailboat Mast Parts That Keep Your Rig Race-ready

Dinghy sailors put mast fittings and boom hardware under serious load, and worn or damaged components need replacing with parts that are built to the same standard. Selden covers the major structural components — gooseneck assemblies, boom sliders, mast steps, heel plugs, sail feeders, and sheave boxes for both alloy and carbon spars. Allen fills out the detail work with halyard cleats, mast anchor plates, boom lacing eyes, and sheaves. Clamcleat and Barton round out the category with cleats and fairlead hardware for rope management around the spar. Whether you know exactly what you need or are working through a refit, the range covers the components most likely to need attention..

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FAQ

What are the parts of a mast called?

The main sailboat mast parts include the masthead at the top, the spreaders that hold shrouds outboard, the gooseneck fitting where the boom attaches, and the mast foot or heel that sits in the mast step. Mast cleats and fittings, halyard exits, and sail track run along the spar between those points.

What is the crossbar on a mast called?

The crossbar on a sailboat mast is called a spreader. Spreaders push the shrouds outboard to widen the shroud angle, which increases the lateral support of the mast and reduces compression loads through the spar.

What are the parts of a two masted sailboat?

A two-masted sailboat carries a mainmast and a second, shorter mast, which is called a mizzenmast on a ketch or yawl and a foremast on a schooner. Each mast uses its own set of sailboat mast parts, including standing rigging components, boom and mast hardware, and masthead fittings specific to that spar's position and load.

What is a gooseneck fitting? 

The gooseneck is the pivoting fitting that connects the boom to the mast, allowing the boom to swing laterally and rotate vertically as the sail is trimmed. It is one of the highest-load fittings on the rig and one of the most commonly replaced boom components.