Snipe Fittings Guide

The Snipe dinghy is a two-person, one-design racing sailboat that has existed since 1931. It was designed by William F. Crosby and is known for its versatility and popularity in competitive sailing. The Snipe is 15 feet 6 inches (4.72 meters) long and has a beam (width) of 5 feet (1.52 meters). It has a simple rig with a mainsail and a jib but no spinnaker.

2 x A.226-230  Size T22 Track.
Mounted to the side of the cockpit and paired with A4591 to create a track and car system for the fairlead. The track is available in various lengths to suit your needs. If you prefer a sliding car system, please contact us for more information.

2 x A4591  Sliding Fairlead with Piston Stop.
Paired with A.226 track.

2 x A2026M  20mm Single Dynamic Composite Cheek Block.
Mounted under track to guide control line back to the mast base.

2 x A2030Tii  30mm Single Tii-On Block.
Attached to fairlead primary control line. This line can run around the block so it moves up and down. Line dead-ended on the cockpit floor.

2 x A.439A  Aluminium Deck Bush.
To protect the deck where control lines pass through the deck.

2 x A2020  20mm Single Dynamic Block.
Two attached to the mast base.

2 x A5405N  5mm D Shackle Narrow.
Used to fix two A2020 to the mast base.

2 x A..77-497  Small Ball Bearing Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead.
Control line cam cleats.
 

1 x A2023  20mm Double Dynamic Block With Becket.
Floating back and forward inside daggerboard case to create purchase system with A2022.

1 x A2022  20mm Double Dynamic Block.
Mounted to the back of the daggerboard case to create a purchase system with A2023. This block can be upgraded to an A2032 if you want to remove friction further and if daggerboard casing space allows.

1 x A6050  Small Stainless Steel Lacing Eye.
Used to fix A2022 in place.

1 x A4876  Through Deck Control Line Lead Cleat.
Mounted to the rear of the daggerboard case.
 

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