jib swivel [R28]: An assembly that attaches near the front of the jib and the deck allowing the jib to swing back and forth with ease with the movement of the boat.
This is a term based on AJ Fisher’s fitting known as the jib club swivel. We are using two pieces to accomplish what AJ Fisher did with his jib club swivel. This is primarily because his fitting was used on freesailing model yachts and mounted on the forward end of the jib boom. Our boats, which are controlled by R/C, must have the jib attachment point moved back 20–25% of the length of the jib foot. So, we need a jib club fitting [R24] (at the front of the jib boom) and a jib swivel (moved back to its attachment point).
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- Cyanoacrylate adhesive (thin) – High quality adhesive – available on Amazon.
- Brass screw eye (.55”) – available on Amazon (click the link).
- Hook – SAILSetc 087H stainless laser cut hook.
- Stainless steel screw eye (.59 “) – available on Amazon.
- Swivel – 110 lb. fishing leader swivel
Related Articles
- TMY Editorial Staff. “Make a Jib Swivel.” usvmyg.org. May 2026.
- Materials, tools, and procedures for making this connector that must handle the highest loads on a model yacht.
