With over 70 years of experience in producing quality marine equipment, Ronstan today is proud to offer over 2000 products developed for all diverse types of sailing.

NEW!

ILCA Mainsheet Blocks and Vang Units.

Ronstan’s ILCA® mainsheet blocks provide the perfect balance of strength, performance, and reliability Ronstan is known for. They feature a 2-stage bearing system which minimises friction and gives sailors ultimate control while trimming.

Ronstan’s ILCA® lower vang unit is the new benchmark in design and performance. Thoroughly tested on the water by leading ILCA® sailors, the vang unit features optimised geometry to minimise line chafe and friction which provides a purchase advantage, and easy cleating and releasing to stay in full control when playing the vang from any angle while inboard or hiking. The RF34108HL is a purpose designed ILCA® top vang block.

 

Use them anywhere. 

A balanced design approach incorporating functionality, performance and style makes Ronstan Core Blocks™ the right choice for performance cruising or racing applications. Our 2-stage bearing system provides smooth, low friction efficiency across the full working load range. Removeable becket pins are ideal for use with pre-spliced lines, and the universal head post can be locked at 0 or 90 degrees or left free to swivel. Acetal and aluminium sheave options, alloy side plates, and stainless fixings complete the durable package.

Available in numerous configurations and ranging in size from 45mm to 100mm, Core Blocks™ are an appropriate choice for many applications on boats up to around 53’ LOA.



Ronstan product range

New products

  1. 40QT Orbit Winch™ with QuickTrim™
    RA6402 40QT Orbit Winch™ with QuickTrim™
    Lightweight aluminium winch with QuickTrim™ self-tailer, 2 speeds, and Power Ribs™ for controlled grip on the line at all times.
    $1,089.00
  2. 30QT Orbit Winch™ with QuickTrim™
    RA6302 30QT Orbit Winch™ with QuickTrim™
    Lightweight aluminium winch with QuickTrim™ self-tailer, 2 speeds, and Power Ribs™ for controlled grip on the line at all times.
    $909.00

Get a grip with ANDERSEN Winches

ANDERSEN Winches are all about Design and Engineering. We believe in setting standards, as this is the only way we can ensure a lifetime of safe sailing for our customers and a future at sea for our products. To achieve this, we employ state-of-the-art manufacturing technology, and our staff is dedicated to continuous development. We remain at the cutting edge of winch development by working closely with yachtsmen and sailing professionals to create unique, practical and reliable features.

After half a century of designing and manufacturing ANDERSEN Winches we feel we've earned the right to be proud. Our success also encourages us to continue developing standard setting equipment.

NEW!

Ronstan catalogue

We’ve updated our catalogue for 2022, bringing together the complete Ronstan product range in an interactive digital format. You’ll find our recent releases, including:

  • The Triggersnaps™ range of snap shackles, allowing quick and intuitive one-handed operation for attachment and release, each one individually proof-load tested and stamped with a production code for traceability.
  • Spinnaker pole ends with integrated trigger and internal trip line, compatible with most common pole sizes.
  • The stylish RF4056 ClearStart™ analogue sailing watch.
  • Andersen 68ST and 72ST E2 two-speed electric winches, delivering faster line speeds across the full load range.

           

Soft Attachment Snatch Blocks

The modern snatch block – All three sizes of these heavy duty, durable snatch blocks feature anodised aluminium cheek plates and sheaves. The wide sheave design comfortably accommodates large line diameters, while duplex stainless steel hubs and composite journal bearings make the SA Snatch Block suitable for both static and dynamic loads.

The SA Snatch Block comes standard with an SK99 Dyneema® soft attachment, complete with a high strength aluminium dog bone. For those who prefer to make their own soft attachments, they are also available without the provided loop.

These strong and versatile blocks are an excellent choice for applications such as 2:1 halyards, twings, spinnaker sheets, temporary leads, and more.

 
 
NEW!

Ronstan catalogue

We’ve updated our catalogue for 2022, bringing together the complete Ronstan product range in an interactive digital format. You’ll find our recent releases, including:

  • The Triggersnaps™ range of snap shackles, allowing quick and intuitive one-handed operation for attachment and release, each one individually proof-load tested and stamped with a production code for traceability.
  • Spinnaker pole ends with integrated trigger and internal trip line, compatible with most common pole sizes.
  • The stylish RF4056 ClearStart™ analogue sailing watch.
  • Andersen 68ST and 72ST E2 two-speed electric winches, delivering faster line speeds across the full load range.

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