What Fittings are needed for rigging a Lug Rig sailboat of dinghy size – here is the list for our Goat Island Skiff sailboat plan.
Fittings Kits Packages for the Goat Island Skiff are Available from these businesses
This can save a lot of time working out the part numbers in your region, and their prices are pretty good.
Duckworks North America and delivery Internationally
Fyne Boat Kits – Europe
Here is the Current Rigging List for the Goat Island Skiff.
All parts are Ronstan Part Numbers. Ronstan Brand is available internationally. Clearly it is an impossible job to provide a list that is correct for every country. So here is a strategy …
To translate to other part numbers, So can find the specification by typing in Ronstan and the fitting number to see a picture. Then can compare to what is available on local sites with online orders.
I forgot to add three 150mm screw in hatches because I wanted to clearly mention they must be a type with O-rings built in. We normally glue them in with either a polyurethane sealer or epoxy.
Spectra Ropes – when specifying spectra ropes it means a spectra core with polyester outer. Works better in cleats than pure spectra. For corner lashings need a smaller rope so we strip the outer layer and use the pure spectra core
| Part | Ronstan No. | Qty | |
| Halyard | |||
| Plastic horn cleat 100mm | RF521 | 1 | |
| Halyard Block | RF2332 | 1 | |
| Mainsheet | |||
| Traveller block non swivel eye 90deg to line direction | RF469 | 1 | |
| Boom Blocks | RF41101 | 2 | |
| Ratchet Block | RF46100 | 1 | |
| Tie end of mainsheet through clew eye in mainsail,bight large enough to go around boom. Not loose | |||
| Rudder Fittings | |||
| Transom Gudgeons | RF254 | 2 | |
| Rudder Gudgeons | RF239 | 2 | |
| Rudder Pin – 6mm stainless steel – bend it yourself. | 300mm | ||
| Notch where you want it to bend with an angle grinder or file 2mm deep | |||
| Hammer it over with notch on inside curve. | |||
| Tiller and tiller extension | RF3135 | ||
| Hiking Straps – optional | |||
| Front and back end | RF134 | 3 | |
| Alternatively one only for back end and drill holes in | |||
| Bhd #3 for spectra loops adjacent to framing. | |||
| LINES | Type | Length | |
| Spectra means spectra with polyester outer. | |||
| Spar Lacings, hiking strap tension. | VB cord 3 or 4mm | 11m | |
| Spar Corner lashings* | Spectra 2mm* | 4m | note below |
| Halyard | Spectra 4 or 5mm | 12m | Colour 1 |
| Downhaul | Spectra 4mm | 4m | Colour 2 |
| Traveller and ratchet block bridle | Spectra 4mm | 3.5m | |
| Mainsheet | Dbl Braid 8mm | 14m | |
| Boom square lashing, block attach. to spars & ratchet blk bridle | Spectra 4mm | 8m | |
| Stretchy rudder retainer | Shockcord 5 to 7mm | 2m | |
| Hiking Straps – optional | 50mm webbing | 3m | |
| * NOTE – can strip outer of 4mm polyester/spectra core for corner lashings. | |||
| OPTIONS BELOW | |||
| Outhaul for Loose footed sails on stiff boom | |||
| Not needed for round boom with lacing | |||
| Optional | |||
| End boom block on spectra loop | RF571 | 1 | |
| Double purchase block before cleat | RF571 | 1 | |
| Cleat | CL211mk2 | 1 | |
| Outhaul lines | 4mm spectra | 4m | |
| Downhaul | |||
| Standard rope above works with the options below | |||
| On boom | |||
| Series 20 double becket | RF20212 | 1 | |
| On spectra loop beside mast – loop must be as short as poss. | |||
| Series 20 double | RF20202 | 1 | |
| Series 20 single | RF20101 | 1 | |
| Cleat | CL211mk2 | 1 | |
| FASTENINGS | MT – metal thread | ||
| Metal threads glued into wood are much stronger than self tappers or woodscrews. | |||
| Frame head | CSK 2 ½ x 10g | 6 | Screws |
| Halyard cleat | CSK 2 ½ x 10g | 2 | Screws |
| Rudder Pintles | MT RH 2 x 3/16 | 4 | Bolts |
| Nuts 3/16 | 4 | Nyloc | |
| Washer 3/16 x ¾ | 4 | Washer | |
| Rudder Gudgeons | MT RH 2 x 3/16 | 2 | Bolts |
| MT CSK 1 x 3/16 | 4 | Bolts | |
| Nuts 3/16 | 6 | Nyloc | |
| Tiller/rudderbox | MT RH 3 x 3/16 | 1 | Bolts |
| MT CSK 1 x 3/16 | 4 | Bolts | |
| Nuts 3/16 | 5 | Nyloc | |
| Washer 3/16 x ¾ | 5 | Washer | |
| Bow U-bolt for trailer 2.5” (62mm) long approx | Ubolt from 6mm rod | 1 | |
| Rowlocks | Gaco or other flush mounting plate | ||
Getting Sails for the Goat Island Skiff
When I met Edna and moved to the Philippines we saw an opportunity to make and export sails for the GIS. So we started Really Simple Sails.
The Goat Island Skiff sails are available ex stock in the Americas and we have a new agent in France. Order direct for other regions. Very nice price.
We developed the sail shape over 5 generations (sail generations :) ). The sail suits either a laced boom setup or a loose footed setup.
Interested in the Goat Island Skiff Lightweight Sailing Dinghy?
The Goat works extremely well with one to four adults aboard. It has response and acceleration like a good sailing dinghy. The simplified hull makes it easy to build. Light weight (130lbs/58kg) makes it light to build and to transport.
Always a standout in any sailing fleet for looks and sailing performance.
Sources for Lug Rig Optimisation and Sailing Technique
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