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.

Auklet Auk/Wren/Acorn 8

Hull

Rudder GearTransom Fitting – upper (gudgeon)HL-2120 1Assumes lifting rudder 1 7/8″ width of cheek
Transom Fitting – lower (pintle)HL-21521
Upper rudder strap – (pintle)HL-21341Assumes lifting rudder 1 1/2″ width of cheek
Lower rudder strap – (gudgeon)HL-2104Use HL-2100 and HL-2130 if 3/4″ fixed rudder fitted
Pivot BoltHL-226515/16″ diameter, includes bushes (if lifting rudder used)
Downhaul line cleatHL-00951tube cleat sugested
Keelband3/4″ wideHL-070281 length 3′ 6″, one 4′ 6″. 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-070172 lengths 1′ 6″ each side of plate case
2 lengths 2′ 0″ on bilge runners if fitted
RowlocksSide SocketsHL-00032
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 – 30 x 9HL-0574127 kg buoyancy, fitted ahead of transom
Pillow bags – 24 x 7HL-0573218 kg buoyancy each, fitted below thwarts – 2 more possible under seats if fitted
Drain BungCaptive typeHL-05601

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-02015
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
Belay pin 8 x 5/8″HL-10501in thwart
Mainsheet – 8 mm braidedRP-02026
Mainsheet blockRG-04551on rope horse
Rope horse – 6mm braidedRP-02012fitted through knees or transom