Product Essentials for Riggers & Sailmakers
If you’re involved in marine rigging, sailmaking, or general boat maintenance, having the right products and tools makes all the difference — from enhancing performance and safety to simplifying everyday tasks.
At IMP we stock a wide range of industry-leading brands and marine hardware, each chosen for durability, performance and reliability. Below is a more detailed look at the core product categories and why they’re essential for riggers and sailmakers. Login and order online today to receive your trade discount or contact our sales team for further details.
Andersen winches are known worldwide for smooth, reliable operation and long service life. Available in manual and powered versions, they:
- Provide excellent grip with minimal wear on lines.
- Are suitable for boats up to ~80 ft.
- Improve sail handling efficiency, especially in challenging conditions.
Bamar hardware range includes advanced sailing systems trusted by professionals:
Top-Down Furlers: Simplify headsail deployment and dousing.
Foresail Furlers & Boom Vangs: Improve sail shape control and reduce crew workload.
Hydraulic & Electric Options: Ideal for larger yachts (5–80 m+).
These products blend innovation with reliability, enhancing both ease of operation and overall sailing performance. Why not check their range of ‘Top Down Furlers‘, being the inventors of the system, or the manual GFM Foresail furlers.
The complete product range including manual, powered or even hydraulic systems can be viewed here.
Marine environments are harsh — salt water accelerates corrosion and causes metal fittings to seize. LanoCote®:
- Prevents galvanic corrosion between different metals (e.g., stainless steel on alloy masts).
- Helps keep threads free for years, making future maintenance easier.
- Is ideal for shackles, fasteners and through-bolts on deck hardware.
Proper corrosion protection not only extends equipment life but also saves time and money long-term.
Shop the range here.
Lopolight are ‘THE’ LED Navigation Light. Lopolight is the original and still the best, and have every conceivable functional navigation, deck or spreader light you could need. Check the range here.
A cleat might seem simple, but it’s one of the most frequently used fixtures on a boat. Nomen products combine:
- Elegant design with functional strength.
- Award-winning aesthetics with performance.
- Ease of mooring without compromising quality.
A small upgrade in hardware like this can improve both form and function on board. Shop the range here.
Ronstan is a staple brand among sailors and riggers worldwide. Its product lineup includes:
- Series Blocks: Configurable systems with high load capacities.
- Orbit Winches & Electric Options: Next-gen winches for modern rigs.
- Triggersnap™ Shackles: One-hand operation stainless steel for fast, secure connections.
These components help make a sailboat easier to rig, tune and maintain.
Good communication and instrument signals matter on the water:
- Scout marine antennas provide AM/FM, VHF, TV and GPS connectivity.
- Options include configurations optimised for sailboats (e.g., windex mounts).
Reliable antennas improve safety, navigation awareness and entertainment while underway. The original foam filled marine antenna manufacturer, Scout have a diverse range of products to suit all requirements including AM/FM, TV, GPS, VHF, Data and various mounting accessories. Specifically, Scout have a range of products made for Sail Boat needs including windex mounted antennas. Check the complete range here.
Shadow-Caster specialises in high-performance LED marine lighting designed to enhance safety, visibility, and onboard aesthetics. Their range includes underwater lights, deck lighting, and spreader illumination, all built to withstand harsh marine environments. With low power consumption, robust construction, and options for colour control and integration with onboard systems, Shadow-Caster lighting is a popular choice for riggers and boat builders looking to deliver reliable, modern lighting solutions without compromising durability or style.
Specialising in underwater lights; they also have a range of lighting for ‘Spreader and Deck’ areas in range of colours and fixings including single and RGB colour, flush or bracket mounted. Explore the range here.
