Deck Equipment Deck Equipment

A significant technical and aesthetical change was intro-duced in 1996 in the shape of the Silver Line range of hardware. Incorporating journal bearings instead of roller bearings meant the load transfer in the blocks was much improved and the performance increased at high loads. The bearings are self lubricating and the low friction and high load efficiency makesthem ideal for superyachts. The low wear results in a long life andreduced operating costs. The sheaves are made of black anodised aluminium and the blocks have a side load bearing system on Torlon balls to overcome any misalignment. A differenthole pattern and nave added to the beauty of the blocks, whilethe high gloss polish remained the same. These blocks are oftencalled the jewellery of the yacht, although whether that is a com-ment on the polishing or the pricing remains a matter of debate!

DECKEQUIPMENT

Rondal blocks and sail handling systems are made from highgloss polished stainless steel and have proven themselves bothfunctionally and aesthetically on many superyachts. This experi-ence puts the company in a unique position when it comes tooffering advice on deck hardware packages for large yachts. Apart from sail handling systems these packages may alsoinclude stanchions, bollards, cleats and cowl ventilators, all in high gloss polished stainless steel and in various sizes.

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