We’re stoked to announce the launch of our latest traveller car systems, meticulously engineered to enhance sail control for dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats up to 28ft. These new systems are designed to provide sailors with precise and effortless adjustments, ensuring optimal performance on the water.
We are also taking this opportunity to update the layout and descriptions of our similar T-Track product ranges. More on that below.
Allen Brothers is thrilled to announce our attendance at Boot Düsseldorf 2025, one of the world’s premier boat shows. Taking place from 18th to 26th January at Messe Düsseldorf, this renowned event brings together over 1,600 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, making it a benchmark for the international boat and water sports industry.
We invite visitors to join us as we partner with our German distributor Robert Lindemann KG on their stand in Hall 10, C76. Allen Brothers will showcase an exciting range of innovative products designed to enhance sailboat performance. Key highlights will include:
Welcome to the very first issue of The Hardware Handbook, Allen’s new newsletter.
Here you’ll find the latest updates on all things Allen. From our performance hardware to exciting news from our world-class Team Allen athletes, we’ve got it covered.
In this inaugural issue, we reflect on the 2024 season—a year in which we proudly supported a diverse array of top-tier events, sailors, and classes, while introducing a range of performance sailing hardware to enhance their success.
The 49er is an adrenaline-pumping racing machine that demands top-notch control and rock-solid reliability from its hardware. At Allen, we’re all about crafting high-performance sailing gear designed for sailors who mean business.
In this guide, we’ll break down the fittings on a 49er, system by system, making it super easy to see what you need and why. Whether you’re tweaking your setup for lightweight or dialling it in for minimal friction, this guide has you covered.
Check out the list below for a breakdown of the key fittings and don’t miss the full video tour of a seriously tricked-out boat!
New Big Boat Pad-Tii: The Ultimate Soft-Attach Fitting for Keelboats
Since launching the Pad-Tii range in 2019, it has provided sailors with reliable, low-profile deck fittings for soft attachments, answering industry demand for secure and minimalistic attachment points.
So, we are excited to introduce our latest innovation and to expand the Pad-Tii range with two new options suitable for use on big boats.
The Big Boat Pad-Tii has been designed specifically for larger keelboats. This new deck fitting offers a secure, adaptable, and low-profile solution to suit the larger rope and working loads you’ve been waiting for.
We focused on creating a fitting that balances high performance with simplicity, making rigging flexible and maintenance straightforward. The Pad-Tii’s durable, streamlined design integrates seamlessly with your boat’s deck, making it a super useful attachment point for any soft attachment hardware.
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.
We are thrilled to announce our latest product update – the Pro-Ratchet 40, a high-performance 40mm ratchet block featuring an all-new aluminium sheave which provides exceptional grip and control like never before.
The New Pro-Ratchet 40 is our first ratchet block to feature an aluminium sheave which has been designed to offer additional grip on the rope, allowing for greater control of your sheets in all conditions. So, whether trimming the spinnaker sheet in a gust or fine-tuning your jib, the Pro-Ratchet 40 is built to perform.
But this isn’t just about grip – it’s about giving you confidence on the water. The anodised aluminium sheave is lightweight yet incredibly strong, ensuring you have a product you can rely on to give you long-lasting performance time and time again. With its sleek, compact design, the Pro-Ratchet 40 is ideal for sailors who demand the best from their gear.
We’ve also incorporated a user-friendly on/off switch for the ratchet mechanism, so you can quickly adjust to changing conditions without missing a beat, and more importantly, without removing your gloves or needing a tool. The switch can be used even when under load. So, no need to dump the sheets if you want to change the feel of your line.
With this new product, we continue our commitment to providing sailors with innovative solutions that enhance their experience on the water. We’re excited to see how the new Pro-Ratchet 40 will help you sail smarter, faster, and with more control than ever before.
We’re thrilled to announce our latest product range: Tii-Bone.
As a company passionate about sailing and dedicated to delivering performance marine hardware, we’ve designed the new Tii-Bone range to make rigging lighter, easier and more high-performance.
Versatile and Easy to Use
The Tii-Bone range has been developed to streamline the rigging of halyards, sheets and control lines. Its unique, non-slip design is perfect for various rigging tasks, whether you’re lashing, tensioning, or securing lines and blocks. We’ve made it easy to use, so whether you’re a seasoned sailor or new to the sport, you’ll find it a valuable addition to your rigging toolkit.
The 707 was designed in 1995 by David Thomas and built by Hunter Boats. Usually sailed with four or five crew and regularly reaching speeds of 5 knots upwind and 12 to 14 knots downwind. With a length of 7.07 m and a beam of 2.53m, the 707 carries a fractional symmetrical spinnaker. It is a rewarding and exciting boat to race in all conditions.
Below is a fully Allen-approved fitting list for a Hunter 707. All the items in this list are class-legal and are easy to swap out for old existing hardware.
We’re proud to support a selection of athletes from different nations, all of whom are competing in France at the pinnacle of dinghy and kitesurfing competition.
Our high-performance hardware will be an integral part of the equipment used by top competitors in the 49erFX, 49er, ILCA 7, Nacra 17, and Formula Kite classes.
Allen is thrilled to directly support the following athletes:
Saskia Tidey & Freya Black, competing in the 49erFX Class (UK)
James Peters & Fynn Sterritt, competing in the 49er Class (UK)
Ellie Aldridge, competing in Women’s Formula Kite (UK)
Connor Bainbridge, competing in Men’s Formula Kite (UK)
Philip Buhl, competing in the ILCA 7 Class (Germany)
Clement Pequin & Erwan Fisher, competing in the 49er Class (France)
Tim Mourniac, competing in the Nacra 17 Class (France)
Diego Botin & Florian Trittel, competing in the 49er Class (Spain)
