
Knots Work, But These Connections are Better
There are many techniques, tricks and gadgets to connect running rigging to sails.

There are many techniques, tricks and gadgets to connect running rigging to sails.

Part 2 of the Still 2 Crazy Melges 30 rebuild explores the new deck layout and upgraded running rigging systems.

It’s always cool when a sailboat hardware company can be nimble—recognizing a need, quickly tooling up and starting production, all within a few months. Case in point is Harken’s new 13mm ball-bearing car, which became available this past April.

New through-deck attachment systems engineered for a variety of hookups.

There are many techniques, tricks and gadgets to connect running rigging to sails.

Part 2 of the Still 2 Crazy Melges 30 rebuild explores the new deck layout and upgraded running rigging systems.

It’s always cool when a sailboat hardware company can be nimble—recognizing a need, quickly tooling up and starting production, all within a few months. Case in point is Harken’s new 13mm ball-bearing car, which became available this past April.

New through-deck attachment systems engineered for a variety of hookups.
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