Fittings List for Lug Rigs based on Goat Island Skiff

What Fittings are needed for rigging a Lug Rig sailboat of dinghy size – here is the list for our Goat Island Skiff sailboat plan.

The Goat Island Skiff Rigging Method is here. Lots of great tips for builders of Lug rigged sailboats.

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

PartRonstan No.Qty




Halyard


Plastic horn cleat 100mmRF5211
Halyard BlockRF23321




Mainsheet


Traveller block non swivel eye 90deg to line directionRF4691
Boom BlocksRF411012
Ratchet BlockRF461001
Tie end of mainsheet through clew eye in mainsail,bight large enough to go around boom. Not loose




Rudder Fittings


Transom GudgeonsRF2542
Rudder GudgeonsRF2392
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 extensionRF3135





Hiking Straps – optional


Front and back endRF1343
Alternatively one only for back end and drill holes in
Bhd #3 for spectra loops adjacent to framing.




LINESTypeLength
Spectra means spectra with polyester outer.


Spar Lacings, hiking strap tension.VB cord 3 or 4mm11m
Spar Corner lashings*Spectra 2mm*4mnote below
HalyardSpectra 4 or 5mm12mColour 1
DownhaulSpectra 4mm4mColour 2
Traveller and ratchet block bridleSpectra 4mm3.5m
MainsheetDbl Braid 8mm14m
Boom square lashing, block attach. to spars
& ratchet blk bridle
Spectra 4mm8m
Stretchy rudder retainerShockcord 5 to 7mm2m
Hiking Straps – optional50mm webbing3m
* 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 loopRF5711
Double purchase block before cleatRF5711
CleatCL211mk21
Outhaul lines4mm spectra4m




Downhaul
Standard rope above works with the options below
On boom


Series 20 double becketRF202121




On spectra loop beside mast – loop must be as short as poss.


Series 20 doubleRF202021
Series 20 singleRF201011
CleatCL211mk21




FASTENINGSMT – metal thread

Metal threads glued into wood are much stronger than self tappers or woodscrews.
Frame headCSK 2 ½ x 10g6Screws
Halyard cleatCSK 2 ½ x 10g2Screws
Rudder PintlesMT RH 2 x 3/164Bolts

Nuts 3/164Nyloc

Washer 3/16 x ¾4Washer
Rudder GudgeonsMT RH 2 x 3/162Bolts

MT CSK 1 x 3/164Bolts

Nuts 3/166Nyloc
Tiller/rudderboxMT RH 3 x 3/161Bolts

MT CSK 1 x 3/164Bolts

Nuts 3/165Nyloc

Washer 3/16 x ¾5Washer
Bow U-bolt for trailer 2.5” (62mm) long approxUbolt from 6mm rod1
RowlocksGaco 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.

Testing a new version of the standard RSS Goat Island Skiff in Florida

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.

Joost and Viola sailing their Goat Island Skiff in the Netherlands

Sources for Lug Rig Optimisation and Sailing Technique

20 Ways to boost the performance of your Lug Rig

Paulownia framed Goat Island Skiff for massive weight savings. Hull around 100lbs. storerboatplans.com