Notes on Hardware Lists

Please note that these lists are offered as a generic guide only. They cannot be definitive, nor absolutely correct for your boat, because in drawing them up, many assumptions on layout and/or materials have been made. These assumptions are merely one of a multitude of other possible solutions, any of which could be considered "correct". In any event, much of the point - and the pleasure - of building your own boat is to engage in the process of making the choices you want to make, so creating the outcome you want. So it is recommended that you use these lists as a sort of checklist to help you make your own selection, and to get a rough feel for the costs of outfit. Any feedback or comments you may have would be much appreciated. Known omissions include shackles, fasteners and reefing gear. Not to mention anything else that I have missed.

Puffin/Robin/Acorn 10

Hull

Rudder GearUpper rudder strap – (pintle)HL-2238 1Assumes lifting rudder 1 7/8″ width of cheek
Lower rudder strap – (gudgeon)HL-22081
Upper rudder strap – (pintle)HL-22421Plan shows fixed rudder with 2 1/8″ width cheeks – could be modified to lifting
Pivot BoltHL-226515/16″ diameter, includes bushes (if lifting rudder used)
Downhaul line cleatHL-00951tube cleat sugested
Centreboard pivot3/8″ diameter, with bushesHL-20901Uses tufnol end plates. Comes complete with bushes
check bushes
Keelband3/4″ wideHL-0702111 length 5’3″, one 5′ 9″. These lengths will vary depending on whether daggerboard is fitted. Please note that for non-UK customers this may be impractical to ship
1/2″ wideHL-070182 lengths 1′ 6″ each side of plate case
2 lengths 2′ 6″ on bilge runners if fitted
RowlocksSide SocketsHL-00034
RowlocksHL-00012
Mooring equipment4″ handed fairleadsHL-01461i.e 1 pair-omit if boat to be dry sailed
4″ straight fairleadsHL-01562Mounted on transom?
5″ Ash cleatsHL-10342suggest ash, but teak or bronze would do – if fitted at all
Buoyancy (requirements will vary with the amount of decking fitted and the type of use intended for the boat)Small Bow bagHL-0570145 kg buoyancy, fits forward of lug mast. If sloop rig fitted HL-0571 (136 kg buoyancy) might fit
Pillow bag – 36 x 12HL-0575168 kg buoyancy, fitted ahead of transom
Pillow bags – 24 x 7HL-0573418 kg buoyancy each, fitted below thwarts – 2 more possible under seats if fitted
Drain BungCaptive typeHL-05601or 2, one each side of keel

Rig – Lug

MainsailMast TravellerRG-11101bronze leathered
Head lacing -4mmRP-02003
Halyard sheave – 40 mm diaRG-14961if fitted at all – a dumb sheave might serve just as well
Halyard – 6mm braidedRP-02016You can’t get this too tight! Leads from thwart to block on boom back down to belay pin.
Halyard cleat – 5″ ashHL-10341or belay pin in thwart – which is also handy for keeping mast in place. 8″ x 5/8″ (HL-1050) should do.
Downhaul – 6 mm braidedRP-02012You can’t get this too tight! Leads from thwart to block on sail tack back down to belay pin
Tufnol 8 mm single bowRG-05101mounted on sail tack
Belay pin 8 x 5/8″HL-10501in thwart
Mainsheet – 8 mm braidedRP-02025I.O suggests 10 which seems heavy
Mainsheet blockRG-04551on rope horse
Rope horse – 6mm braidedRP-02012fitted through knees or transom

Rig – Gunter

GooseneckRG-00251
Gaff JawsRG-20051unless wooden ones are made as per the plans
Main Halyards – 6 mmRP-02016Assuming both peak and throat halyards used
Halyard sheaves – 50 mm diaRG-15001mounted one above the other
Halyard cleats – 5″HL-10341teak bronze or ash
Jib HalyardRP-02016
Halyard BlockRG-05101on strop
Halyard cleat – 5″HL-10341teak bronze or ash
Mainsheet – 10 mm braidedRP-02026
Upper mainsheet blockRG-05101
Lower mainsheet blockRG-05111on rope horse
Rope horse – 6mm braidedRP-02012fitted through knees or transom
Jibsheet – 10 mm braidedRP-02033.5length varies on how you lead it
Jibsheet fairleadsHL-01232Plenty of other options here
Jibsheet CleatsHL-00812camcleats
LacingRP-02008for head, luff, and possibly stay lanyards
ShroudsRP-01216used 7 x 19 here for easy stowage
Shroud endsRP-03054
Shroud platesHL-04062reckon 6″ would be OK
ForestayRP-01213
Forestay endsRP-03052
Forestay fittingHL-04211Bowsprit plate screwed to outer face of stem – not inner face
Halyard StropRP-01200.5
Halyard Strop EndsRP-03042