Deck equipment, alternative manufactrs.

[ErikG]

I know about the "good stuff" from Harken, Lewmar, Ronstan and British RWO.

Are there any alternatives out there wth slightly lower prices?
I've heard about a former Lewmar factory in Brazil that are making their own stuff now.

I do realise that quality=cost. But when you add up all the deck gear for a 30 footer that you want to make as a "budget model", these brands are a bit expensive, any suggestions?

[SailDesign]

Try Schaeffer (sp?) although availability in Sweden may be tough, or local manufacturers (Sweden must have some, or Finland/Denmark/Norway?)
If not, consider asking at builders of cheaper boats in your area. They must use something European. I can't believe the French have no hardware makers.
Steve

[ErikG]

No one makes any low priced boats in Sweden.
Taxes are so high here that it's pretyy hard to build cheap boats here.
But France is a good idea though, will do some more searching. In the meantime, if anyone else have ideas?

[dougfrolich]

Erik

Try Antal from Italy, you can find them at www.Antal.it/ . I think that they have very high quality gear at competitive prices

Doug

[ErikG]

Antal looks very interresting. Nw I just need to find a way to get it :-)

[gonzo]

Try these

http://208.55.133.27/boats/pubs.htm
http://www.andersenwinches.com/