Snipe Fittings List

About the Snipe

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.

The Snipe class is known for tactical racing, where strategy, boat handling, and understanding wind conditions are more important than pure speed. It’s an international class with fleets around the world and has been particularly popular in the U.S., Europe, and South America.

The boat is stable and well-suited for sailors of different skill levels, making it a favourite for both competitive racing and casual sailing.

Below, you will find a full fittings list that our Team Allen sailors have proven to be fast on the water.

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About the Snipe

Jib Cunningham

Jib Barber

Jib Fairlead

Jib Halyard Tension Corse

Jib Halyard Tension Fine

Jib Sheet

Mainsheet

Vang

Main Cunningham

Mast Puller Back

Mast Puller Forward

Pole System

Hiking Strap Adjustment

Snipe Fitting List

If you have any more questions about the Snipe fittings list below, please do not hesitate to contact our sales team. We can discuss options for further upgrades, budget choices, or different purchase systems.

Jib Cunningham

3 x A2020 – 20mm Single Dynamic Block – Two attached to the mast base. One is attached to the Cunningham primary underdeck.

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

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

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

Jib Barber

2 x A..87-30 – 30mm Aluminium Thimble – Spliced to end of barberhauler control lines for jib sheet to pas through.

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

2 x A.677 – Small Allenite Cam Cleat – Mounted under the deck to cleat the barberhauler.

2 x A.488 – Small Over Fairlead – Pair with A.677 to keep the control line captive in the cam cleat.

Jib Fairlead

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.

Jib Halyard Tension Corse

1 x A..77-497 – Small Ball Bearing Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead – Mounted near the mast.

1 x A2121HL – 20mm Single High Load Through Deck Block – Mounted forward of the cam cleat to lead line through deck.

1 x A4379HK-90 – 25mm Single Fixed Head Wire Block With 90 Degree Hook – Hook onto the jib halyard when the jib is raised.

1 x A4479 – 25mm Single Shackle Head Wire Block – Attached to mast base to create corse purchase system. Leads line back up through the deck.

Jib Halyard Tension Fine

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.

Jib Sheet

2 x A..76 – Medium Ball Bearing Cam Cleat – Used to cleat jib sheet.

2 x A2345 – 45mm X2 AutoRatchet – Jib sheet ratchet block. A2150 can also be used if a switchable version is preferred.

2 x A4035 – Medium Pressed P Clip Stainless Steel Lacing Eye – Used to attach A2345 to the deck.

Mainsheet

2 x A..76 – Medium Ball Bearing Cam Cleat.

2 x A2160WAVE – 60mm Pro-Ratchet with Wave Sheave – One on boom and one of the deck.

1 x A4033 – Soft Stainless Steel Spring – Used to hold the ratchet block up.

1 x A.622 – Spring Guard – The spring guard is designed to protect the ratchet block from wear caused by a spring.

1 x A20401SR – 40mm Dynamic Block with Removable Strap – Attached to end of the boom.

2 x A..87-15 – 15mm High Load Thimble.

Vang 8:1

1 x A2030TiiHL – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Tii-On Block – Used as the top block in the Vang cascade.

1 x A2030Tii – 30mm Single Tii-On Block – Used as the second block in the Vang cascade.

1 x A2022Tii – 20mm Double Dynamic Tii-On Block – Used as the third block in the Vang cascade.

1 x A2024 – 20mm Triple Dynamic Block – Used as the bottom block in the cascade. Two sheaves lead the secondary control line on either side through the mast gate.

1 x A-622105 – 5mm Bow Shackle – Used to attach the A2024 to the mast.

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

2 x A2126M – 20mm Double Dynamic Composite Cheek Block – Mounted to cockpit floor to lead vang control line and jib fairlead backwards along the side of the cockpit.

2 x A2026M – 20mm Single Dynamic Composite Cheek Block – Mounted under track to guide control line up to cam cleat.

4 x A.439A – Aluminium Deck Bush – One used to protect the deck where control lines pass through to cam cleats. One is used where the control line runs back through the deck after the cam cleat for the take-up system.

2 x A..77-497 – Small Ball Bearing Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead.

Main Cunningham

3 x A.439A – Aluminium Deck Bush – One mounted to one side of the mast to lead Cunningham primary line down through the deck. Two mounted before cam cleats to lead the control line through the deck.

2 x A2020 – 20mm Single Dynamic Block – Two attached to the mast base. One is attached to the Cunningham primary.

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.

Mast Puller Back

1 x A2030HLF – 30mm Single High Load Dynamic Block With Fork Head – Fixed directly to mast.

1 x A2121HL – 20mm Single High Load Through Deck Block – Mounted behind the mast to lead control line down through the deck.

1 x A4035 – Medium Pressed P Clip Stainless Steel Lacing Eye – Fixed to one of the screws on A2121HL to dead-end the control line.

1 x A2022A – 20mm Articulating Double Dynamic Block – Attached to mast puller back primary line. Used to create a purchase system with the three A2020.

3 x A2020 – 20mm Single Dynamic Block – Attached to the mast base.

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

2 x A.439A – Aluminium Deck Bush – Mounted before cam cleats to lead the control line through the deck.

2 x A..77-497 – Small Ball Bearing Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead.

Mast Puller Forward

1 x A2121 – 20mm Single Dynamic Through Deck Block – Fixed in the foredeck and used to lead mast puller forward control line down through deck and back to the mast base.

3 x A2020 – 20mm Single Dynamic Block – One attached to the mast base. Two are used to create a floating purchase system under the deck.

1 x A5405N – 5mm D Shackle Narrow – Used to fix one A2020 to the mast base.

1 x A..77-497 – Small Ball Bearing Cam Cleat With Mega Pro-Lead.

Pole System

2 x A..87-20 – 20mm Aluminium Thimble – One attached to pole take up system. One used to slide along the pole line.

1 x A2030 – 30mm Dynamic Block – Tied to mast to create puller system for pole.

1 x A20401LZ – 40mm Dynamic Single Stand Up Block – Fitted to the foredeck in front of the cam cleat.

1 x A2030LZ – 30mm Single Stand Up Dynamic Block – Fitted to foredeck behind cam cleat.

1 x A..76 – Medium Ball Bearing Cam Cleat – Pair with A.293

1 x A.293 – Cleat Lifter 22mm High – Pair with A..76 to raise the cam cleat up, to make it easier to use.

Hiking Strap Adjustment

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

4 x A2020 – 20mm Single Dynamic Block – Two attached to the mast base, two attached to the rear of the cockpit using lacing eye.

2 x A6050 – Small Stainless Steel Lacing Eye – Use to attach A2020 blocks to the cockpit.

4 x C211M2A – Clamcleat Racing Junior Mk 2.

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

If you have any more questions about the Snipe fittings list please do not hesitate to get in touch with our sales team. We can talk you through options for further upgrades, budget choices or different purchase systems.

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