Barrington Marine is happy to announce the launch of the world's first sailboat rack system! The rack was introduced to the sailing community on July 1 with ads in both Cruising World and Blue Water Sailing Magazines.
The rack system allows sailors to utilize the space on a sailboat below the boom but above the deck to carry all sorts of gear.
The rack system allows sailors to utilize the space on a sailboat below the boom but above the deck to carry all sorts of gear.
The rack system was developed by Neil Malik during a year and a half long voyage aboard his Westsail 32 'Wanti." In 2006, The Wanti traveled from Newport, RI across the North Atlantic to the Azorean Islands, mainland Portugal, Madeira, the Canary Islands and Cape Verde. In January of 2007, the Wanti once again crossed the South Atlantic to arrive in Brazil. During this voyage, the rack system as successfully used to transport Malik's rigid dinghy and his kitesurf and windsurf equipemnt (total weight = #130lbs).
The rack system does not require any drilling and adapts to any teak or stainless handrails which are found on the majority of sailboats. The rack would accommodate most yachts between 20' and 60' as the crossbar is adjustable both in length and in height.
The rack is extremely useful for a multitude of applications including the use of automotive cargo boxes as modern day sea chests (Thule and Yakima boxes for fenders, dock lines, spare sails, lifejackets, companionway doors, etc.), solar panels, rigid and inflatable dinghies, kayaks, surfboards, lengthy items (such as poles, oars and gaffs), liferaft canisters,etc. The rack system is compatible with all Thule and Yakima accessories as well. This means any mounts produced by these car rack companies can now be adapted to the sailboat rack.
The rack has been tested in 6 Atlantic gales and 2 squalls. The rack is guaranteed for any sailor's next voyage and will provide years of service in the harsh marine environment.
The rack system does not require any drilling and adapts to any teak or stainless handrails which are found on the majority of sailboats. The rack would accommodate most yachts between 20' and 60' as the crossbar is adjustable both in length and in height.
The rack is extremely useful for a multitude of applications including the use of automotive cargo boxes as modern day sea chests (Thule and Yakima boxes for fenders, dock lines, spare sails, lifejackets, companionway doors, etc.), solar panels, rigid and inflatable dinghies, kayaks, surfboards, lengthy items (such as poles, oars and gaffs), liferaft canisters,etc. The rack system is compatible with all Thule and Yakima accessories as well. This means any mounts produced by these car rack companies can now be adapted to the sailboat rack.
The rack has been tested in 6 Atlantic gales and 2 squalls. The rack is guaranteed for any sailor's next voyage and will provide years of service in the harsh marine environment.
Barrington Marine was founded by Neil Malik, a Rhode Island sailor and resident. Malik was formerly the COO of FuelBelt, Inc. where he was a founder and principal. FuelBelt, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of hydration products for runners and triathletes and can be found in over 900 running stores worldwide (http://www.fuelbelt.com/). Barrington Marine is a Rhode Island company.
