18ft Skiff Fittings List

The 18ft skiff is a high-performance sailing dinghy known for its speed, agility, and challenging handling characteristics, they are an iconic class in the world of sailing.

Modern 18ft skiff’s have a flat, wide hull that promotes planing, allowing the boat to skim across the water at high speeds. They are typically sailed by a crew of three and each member has a specific role: helming, trimming the sails, and managing the spinnaker.

In the past, the class has been known for its innovations not seen before on dingies. Designers and sailors constantly push the boundaries of what’s possible, experimenting with new materials and designs to gain a competitive edge and more speed.

The 18ft skiff continues to be a leading class in the world of sailing, representing a blend of tradition and cutting-edge technology. Its history is a testament to the spirit of innovation and competition that drives the sport.

Below is a complete fittings list for the 18ft Skiff. The list is based on our best recommendation for performance. You will notice several changes to the list in the images, this is down to sailors’ personal preferences, budgets and sailing style.

If you have any questions about any of the fittings or would like to order a complete or part 18ft skiff fitout, please don’t hesitate to contact our sales team.

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Jib Cunningham

Jib Sheet

Cunningham

Vang

Kite Halyard

Kite Tack Line

Kite Sheets

Rig Tension

Mainsheet

Outhaul

Boat Breaker

Miscellaneous Fittings

Jib Cunningham

2 x A2022 – 20mm Double Dynamic Block – Cunningham purchase blocks.

1 x A..76-496 – Medium Ball Bearing Cam Cleat with Mega Pro-Lead.

1 x A2020LZ – 20mm Single Stand Up Dynamic Block.

Jib Sheet

2 x C268AN – Racing Micro Clamcleat – Car control cleat.

1 x A2020Tii – 20mm Single Tii-On Block.

1 x A..87-25 – 25mm High Load Thimble.

3 x A2040Tii – 40mm Single Tii-On Block – Internal purchase system.

2 x A4866XB – Skiff Jib Swivel Cleat – Mounted to each wing bar for controlling the jib sheet.

2 x A2030Tii – 30mm Single Tii-On Block – Forward wing bar control line take up.

2 x A..87-25 – 25mm High Load Thimble – Forward wing bar control line take up.

2 x A2036M – 30mm Single Dynamic Composite Cheek Block – Forward wing bar control line take up.

1 x A2024 – 20mm Triple Dynamic Block – Central control line take up.

1 x A2030HLF – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Block With Fork Head – Attached to the jib car for the primary jib control line.

1 x A2030TiiHL – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Tii-On Block – Attached to the clew strap of the jib.

Cunningham

1 x A2040Tii – 40mm Single Tii-On Block – First block in the cascade.

1 x A2030TiiHL – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Tii-On Block – Second block in the cascade.

1 x A2024 – 20mm Triple Dynamic Block – Third block in the cascade.

1 x A2022Tii – 20mm Double Dynamic Tii-On Block – bottom block attached to mast base.

2 x A2020Tii – 20mm Single Tii-On Block – bottom blocks attached to mast base to lead line out.

2 x A2032Tii or A2022Tii – 30 or 20mm Double Dynamic Tii-On Block – Attached near the wing bar to lead lines out from the cockpit to the wings. (Vang control line also uses this block)

2 x A..77-497 – Small Ball Bearing Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead – Attached to the wing bar and used to cleat the control line.

2 x A.193 – Cleat Lifter 15mm High for A..77 and A.677 Cleats.

2 x A2121 – 20mm Single Dynamic Through Deck Block – Fitted to wing bar.

Vang

1 x A2040XHL – 40mm Extreme High Load Block – First block in the cascade.

1 x A2030XHL – 30mm Extreme High Load Block – Second block in the cascade.

1 x A2030TiiHL – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Tii-On Block – Third block in the cascade.

1 x A2032TiiHL – 30mm Double Dynamic Tii-On Block with High Load Sheave – fourth block in the cascade.

3 x A2030TiiHL – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Tii-On Block – Bottom blocks attached to the mast base.

2 x A2032Tii or A2022Tii – 30 or 20mm Double Dynamic Tii-On Block – Attached near the wing bar to lead lines out from the cockpit to the wings. (Cunningham control line also uses this block)

2 x A..77-497 – Small Ball Bearing Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead – Attached to the wing bar and used to cleat the control line.

2 x A.193 – Cleat Lifter 15mm High for A..77 and A.677 Cleats.

2 x A2121 – 20mm Single Dynamic Through Deck Block – Fitted to wing bar.

Kite Halyard

1 x A2030TiiHL or A2040TiiHL – 30mm or 40mm Single High Load Dynamic Tii-On Block – Attached to the mast base. The bigger the block the easier it will be to hoist the kite.

1 x A2030HL – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Block – Attached to mast tip.

1 x A..76-496 – Medium Ball Bearing Cam Cleat with Mega Pro-Lead – Fixed to the right in the middle of the deck.

1 x A20401SLZ – 40mm Dynamic Single Stand Up Block – This is the block from which you pull the halyard when hoisting.

1 x A20401F – 40mm Dynamic Single Swivel Block with Fiddle – Used for the take-up system.

1 x A2030Tii – 30mm Single Tii-On Block – attached to front wing bar for the take-up of the halyard.

1 x A2026M – 20mm Single Dynamic Composite Cheek Block – Used for elastic take-up system.

Kite Tack Line

1 x A..76-496 – Medium Ball Bearing Cam Cleat with Mega Pro-Lead – Fixed to the right in the middle of the deck.

1 x A20401SLZ – 40mm Dynamic Single Stand Up Block – This is the block from which you pull the halyard when hoisting.

1 x A20401F – 40mm Dynamic Single Swivel Block with Fiddle – Used for the take-up system.

1 x A2030Tii – 30mm Single Tii-On Block – Attached to front wing bar for the take-up of the halyard.

1 x A2026M – 20mm Single Dynamic Composite Cheek Block – Used for elastic take-up system.

Bag Closer

2 x A2020LZ – 20mm Single Stand Up Dynamic Block.

1 x A.677-497 – Small Allenite Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead.

Kite Sheets

4 x A2360WAVE – X2 Wave AutoRatchet 60 – two on either side to give double ratchet for more grip. The AutoRatchet mechanism allows the sheets to run freely in the gybe.

Rig Tension

2 x A2030HLF or A2030TiiHL – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Tii-On or Fork Block – Attached to the floor under the wing tube. One on either side.

2 x A2030XHL or A9030 – 30mm Extreme High Load Block – Attached to rig tension lever.

2 x A2030TiiHL – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Tii-On Block – Spliced to end of primary control line.

2 x A2030Tii – 30mm Single Tii-On Block – Tied to the base of the wing bars. Used to create secondary purchase.

1 x A2022Tii – 20mm Double Dynamic Tii-On Block – Spliced to end of secondary purchase line.

5 x A2020Tii – 20mm Single Tii-On Block.

2 x A..87-25 – 25mm High Load Thimble – Attached to pad-eyes in middle of deck to lead control line out to the wing.

2 x A..77-497 – Small Ball Bearing Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead – Attached to the wing bar and used to cleat the control line.

2 x A.193 – Cleat Lifter 15mm High for A..77 and A.677 Cleats.

Mainsheet

1 x A2160FIDDLE – Pro-Ratchet 60 with Fiddle – Attached to rear strop. Can be used in either ratchet or non-ratchet mode.

2 x A2040Tii – 40mm Single Tii-On Block – Used at the rear of the boom to create a purchase system.

2 x ATii-LOCK-40 – Tii-Lock 40 – Used to lock continuous spliced line around A2040Tii on block.

1 x A2160WAVE – Pro-Ratchet 60 with Wave Sheave – This is instead of the traditional flip-flop ratchet block.

Outhaul

1 x A.676 – Allenite Cam Cleat Medium.

1 x A2030Tii – 30mm Single Tii-On Block.

1 x A8610 – 10mm Dog Bone – Outhaul Strop.

Boat Breaker

1 x A2034-676 – 30mm Triple Dynamic Block With Inverted Cleat.

1 x A2035 – 30mm Triple Dynamic Block With Becket.

4 x A..87-30 – 30mm High Load Thimble – Used to make the cascade.

Miscellaneous Fittings

A6180 – Stainless Steel Trapeze Terminal With Eye.

A8608 – 8mm Dog Bone – Used for making straps and attaching halyards or sheets.

A8610 – 10mm Dog Bone – Used for making straps and attaching halyards or sheets.

A4261 – Wide Trapeze Ring with 20mm Ball Bearing Block and Stainless Steel Ring.

A4376 – Wide Pressed Stainless Steel Lacing Eye – Low.

A2020Ti3 – 20mm Single Ti3-On Dynamic Block – Ideal for take-up systems on the racks.

CL253 – Trapeze & Vang Clamcleat.

Shackle – Round body shackles in varying sizes.

A.122 – Large Ball Stopper.

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