Gooseneck Attachment Bracket
This gooseneck attachment bracket accommodates a ball link and a Walton Boom Vang.
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A Simple Mast Step on Deck
There is a simple mast step that includes a ⅛-in plate mounted to the deck and a pin in the bottom of the mast.
Making a Spreader
A spreader is a spar on a sailboat used to deflect the shrouds to allow them to better support the mast. Making a spreader for a model yacht is a fairly straightforward process.
How to Make a Boom Vang
This article describes how to make a boom vang with a turnbuckle. It can be whatever length is needed to fit your boat and have either a brass or aluminum finish.
Spring-Loaded Boom Vang
This article describes how to make a spring-loaded boom vang. The spring compression allows the boom to be pulled down lower than its normal position in order to tighten the leech under certain upwind sailing conditions.
Main Sheet: Our online editor takes the mystery out of carving your own mast
The article focuses on how to design and carve an effective mast for a model yacht, emphasizing that it’s a commonly misunderstood part of construction.