Hardware

IMP has selected two suppliers for its hardware requirements - Forespar & Schaefer.

Forespar

Forespar® is the largest manufacturer of marine hardware in the western United States. With worldwide distribution to yacht owners, home builders and large local and international yacht manufacturers, customer satisfaction remains the highest priority.

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Forespar's engineering department uses state-of-the-art computer systems utilizing Computer Aided Design, Finite Element Analysis and other custom design programs to producse some of the finest marine products on the market.

Forespar® strive to continue to provide you with "Products That Perform" - in order to make boating easier, safer, faster and a lot more fun.

Products include:

Novalift and Novadavit
Pole end fittings
Whisker poles and telescoping line control
Pole storage and stanchion chocks
Lightning Master static dissipater
Yacht Rod
Lanocote

Schaefer

Since 1966, Schaefer Marine has stood at the forefront of Marine hardware design and construction, offering rugged, durable gear engineered to perform no matter how demanding the conditions.

2007 brings an exciting new line of products that continues the Schaefer tradition of Legendary Strength. Our M-Series blocks feature Torlon™ Rollers, Delrin™ Ball Bearings and Machined Aluminum Construction for a strong, light, easy on the eyes block. The new Tuff Luff Aero has been wind tunnel tested for optimum shape with greater lift and less drag. The new Fast Entry Cam Cleat provides you a wider range of angles to fasten your control lines.

Our entire line of products, from blocks to furlers, are built of the finest materials available and designed with a real-world understanding of the forces at work on a sailing yacht.

Products include: