Team GB sailor Elliot Hanson chooses Southeast Sailboats rigging for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
When only the best will do. Southeast Sailboats is delighted to be supplying Team GB sailor Elliot Hanson with custom control line systems for the Tokyo Olympics.
Zhik Hiking Straps - Back in Stock!
Zhik hiking straps (normal and ZhikGripII versions) are now back in stock.
Important - Sales to the European Union
Based in the United Kingdom, Southeast Sailboats ships world class control line systems and other parts all over the world. Whilst many countries are used to tax free prices and paying taxes/handling fees on arrival in their country, for our many and valued customers in the European Union, this is something new as a result of BREXIT, and may not be fully understood.
Whilst our export pricing is free of UK VAT, you will probably be liable for taxes/duties/handling charges when your package reaches your country. This will vary from country to country and also be dependent on order value. We are also aware of delays getting packages through some countries postal systems. If you have any concerns regarding this please contact us before ordering.
Our 5mm SK78 traveller works great and has been the traveller used by both myself and GBR Team sailor Micky Beckett for years. However in the constant desire to improve and develop something better, we have spent over a year developing a new traveller.
A traveller has to do a number of things, and for one traveller to do all of them well is incredibly difficult. Let’s look at what’s important:
- Cleat well: One of the biggest problems with some 12 strand Dyneema lines is that they are usually oval in cross-section and some lines just don’t want to cleat. Our 5mm D12 traveller that we have been selling for many years was selected on its ability to cleat well. Covered, round lines, have the ability to cleat exceptionally well.
- Lowest stretch possible: Stretch is one of the most misunderstood subjects especially where 12 strand Dyneema is concerned, and we could write a whole page about it. In fact we did and it’s here…
- Smoothness over the tiller: You want as little friction over the tiller wear plate for ultimate feel in light winds.
- Ability to keep the blocks in the corners: A combination of minimal stretch, together with a surface texture that helps keep the blocks out in the critical 5-8 knot range.
- Durability: It’s a hard life being a traveller and we wrote a whole article on that subject for one of our newsletters late last year.
In our search for the ultimate traveller we have built around 20 prototypes that have been tested by top sailors in the UK and in the USA. As a result of all this development and testing we are releasing our ‘ultimate’ traveller, the ProMAX-99.
Our ProMAX-99 scores 5* on everything except durability – here we offer a word of caution, especially if you are sailing with a damaged or poorly positioned tiller wear plate, or worse still, no wear plate at all. Our ProMAX-99 traveller uses a thick Dyneema core with a beautiful but thin cover, which will get damaged very quickly if your tiller wear plate is damaged, has rough edges, or is misplaced causing the traveller line to rub against the transition between the wear plate and tiller when the tiller is hard over during sculling. Even worse is if you have no wear plate as the microscopic fibres of carbon on your tiller will tear the cover.
Our ProMAX-99 traveller was used last summer by Team GBR sailors at the UK Nationals and Senior European Championships, finishing 1-2 in both events! This what Micky has to say about it…..
“This is the best traveller I’ve used. It was quite easy to appreciate that as soon as I put it on, it out-performed anything else I’ve ever tried. It cleats instantly and easily and doesn’t slip, it’s lasted very well showing minimal wear after an intense and windy summer of sailing. In that wind range where you really want the traveller to sit down in the corner, 5 – 8 knots, the rope provides a nice amount of friction to stop the blocks sliding up, without being so heavy-duty that it impedes the movement of the tiller underneath it. It’s fantastic, I would highly recommend it.” - Michael Beckett
Tested by GBR Team sailors and chosen by them as the ultimate traveller, our new ProMAX-99 traveller is now available. Chosen for the Tokyo Olympics!
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What our Customers Say
Used new outhaul & Cunningham this afternoon for first time - both were perfect - thanks. The 'double-puller' outhaul is by far the best yet.
Rhys Griffiths
Felinheli, N Wales
Quite simply the most innovative and high quality Laser control lines I’ve ever seen. Great advice and service too from Max.
Gary H
Laser sailor, UK
Very good products for the laser, and a lot of nice control line solutions with good splicing.
Hermann Tomasgaard
Sailor, Norway
I love all your products. You guys are the best
Scott Williamson
Laser Fleet 10 Annapolis, MD USA
Once Max started building his kits, I stopped giving advice on rigging. Thanks to Max, there's now a standard for how Lasers should be rigged to optimize performance. Keep it up!
Vaughn Harrison
Olympic Laser Coach - Canada
Great service by south east sailboats. I made a mistake with my shipping address and Max helped me to fix it. Super thankful for the effort he put in!
Paul Hameeteman
Laser sailor, The Netherlands
Both my Lasers have a lot of Max’s stuff on them. The built-up systems are perfect and work really well – I don't think you could find anything better. There’s also a huge choice of line, blocks, designs/rigging options etc. The other ‘little’ items all work too and make sailing the boat easier and I’m happy everything is class legal. Thanks Max.
Julian
Masters sailor, Nottingham, England
A great service every time, the 8 to 1 downhaul looks amazing and was a great price much cheaper than anywhere else. Thanks alot Max
B Knott
Laser sailor, Sheffield
quick response and concern in clarifying the products ordered Cvvc clube vela viana do castelo
Sandra Vicente
Viana do Castelo Portugal
I like the focus of the website with many interesting ideas. The service was excellent! Many thanks.
Chris Dando
RVYC Commodore, Thailand
- specific (and clever) solutions for the laser, and customizable to the taste of any laser sailor. - very good advice on ropes. - reduced selection of really good products, so I don't waste time comparing with bad products on the same site. - economic shipment options. - fast and friendly response from Max when I have any doubt.
Manuel
Canary Islands, Spain
Great website full of the right information and fabulous service and customer interaction.
Gareth Greenfield
Standard, Master, Oxford, UK
Great, efficient and friendly service. The "go-to" Laser place.
Robo
Great Grand Master, South Fremantle, Western Australia
Hello Max..... Awesome service! I submitted this order on Monday, you shipped on Tuesday and I received today, Thursday. A welcomed surprise with racing on Saturday. Not to mention that the systems are superb.....the workmanship flawless. Makes me feel like an elite sailor with all Southeast systems rigging in the parking lot which has translated to a more competitive mindset, smoother transitions and thus better finishes on the race course. Much thanks for upping US Laser sailors game!
David C
Masters Sailor, Boston, MA USA
This isn’t just a click and buy warehouse, they contacted me to explain the options available as I’d mistakenly ordered control lines all the same colour.
Jonny Mutch
UK
The Laser products are outstanding. Every detail has been thought through. You just know whatever you buy will work flawlessly.
Sean Svendsen
Parent of youth sailor. San Francisco, USA
I ordered a downhaul system in 2018, and was so pleased with its elegance and ease of use that I soon ordered an upgrade for my outhaul. As it was a custom order to replace part of the system, Max gave me excellent advice on what the options were. Now that the older parts of the outhaul are wearing out, I have ordered a complete new quick release system. It is a joy to be able to rig the Laser so quickly and reliably, and I have received many compliments on these systems from other sailors far more experienced than I am.
Barbara C.
Eilat, Israel
I am using Max' vang and Cunningham system and love it. It is very easy to rig and well thought through. The materials (like ropes) Max is using are under constant review and one can be sure to get the best quality for the price. There are always new little things being invented that make our life easier. Keep the good work up.
Alexandra Behrens
Masters sailor, Hamburg, Germany
Max is so easy to work with and his products are great! He is very responsive in answering questions.
Michael Colbert
Masters sailor, Vienna, Va.
Always use Southeast Sailboats for ropes on my dinghies, won't think of going anywhere else, right kit for the right job on the boat, customer service is superb.
Rob Cage
Laser Master, UK
Max’s controls have made sailing the Laser easier, I’ve been using his systems for 3 years and no matter what, I’m happy to accept any innovation of his and trust him fully. His outhaul system is the only system that I know works and consistently works. Max’s support has been key to me getting to where I am currently, his support and controls have allowed me to be consistent with my settings no matter where I am in the world.
Will Symonds
Radial youth sailor, Truro, Cornwall/ Hong Kong
Apart from making great controls (kickers, outhauls etc) especially for the Laser, Southeast Sailboats also give great advice. And as Max Hunt attends and competes in many Laser events, if you live in the UK, you might be able to arrange to meet Max at an event, and get further rigging tips. Great kit and great service!
Max Steele
New Laser 4.7 sailor with multiple RS Tera titles and world champion medalist, United Kingdom
Max is a perfectionist - and it shows. His Laser kit is clever, efficient and clearly researched and tested to the nth degree. Even if it's just the cunningham and outhaul from his big, growing range, the investment will be well worthwhile. The overall service is great too.
Sean Craig
Radial Masters sailor, Dublin, Ireland
What a great little company that provides beautiful, (yes beautiful), products especiall the rope kits. Personal service and great comm's. Really easy to use web site. Specialists in what they do and you can tell!
Pete Hallitt
Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Good quality, quick delivery, reliable in use, different options giving possible to make own choice
Dejan Suboticki
Laser master sailor, Norway
I have only quite recently found Southeast Sailboats and the things that stand out for me are the attention to detail in the products and how they are described, and the communications. Max is very quick to respond to queries about products or orders. Great company. Would definitely order again. Thanks.
Aaron
Laser / ILCA, London UK
Great service from Max every time. The most important thing is that systems work, are very neat, and each small change and new idea so far was an improvement. Good website as well, easy to use, with useful advice from the people at the very top of our game.
Joza Cic
Master sailor, United Kingdom
Really pleased with the outhaul, downhaul and kicker systems they have speeded up rigging and ease of adjusting sail trim. The quality and speed of the service is excellent.
Matt
Standard, Holmfirth West Yorkshire
Specific (and clever) solutions for the laser, and customizable to the taste of any laser sailor. - very good advice on ropes. - reduced selection of really good products, so I don't waste time comparing with bad products on the same site. - economic shipment options. - fast and friendly response from Max when I have any doubt.
Manuel
Canary Islands, Spain
A great selection of rigging available at competeative prices and swift delivery.
Matt M
Devon, UK
Love the rigging and the great customer service.
Joe Seiffert
Youth sailor full rig, United States
Great Systems, my new 8:1 system runs amazingly and is a great help with the mk2 sail
EPB
Youth - Standard, Birmingham, UK
Southeast Sailboats offers perfect equipment for the Laser, very good and reliable customer service!!
U.N.
Masters sailor, Germany
If you want your Laser rig to "just work at its best" then I cannot recommend Southeast Sailboats and their equipment enough. The service is excellent plus you get all the help and advice you need from Max. I made my last order late on Sunday evening and it was delivered on Tuesday morning. Could not ask for more.
Barrie Holden
Laser Radial and Standard Sailor, United Kingdom
Totally satisfying experience start to finish. I ordered two sets of custom control lines. All was delivered perfectly as ordered. Sailing with this set-up is absolutely fantastic. Easy to rig, smooth running, low profile, clean. We couldn't be more satisfied. Max is a consummate pro.
Keith Cruickshank
Master Sailor, San Diego, CA USA
I was very pleased with the line and blocks i received from SE. Fast, efficient and helpful service i ordered from Canada and had no delivery problems. A great resource
DE
213877 - a legendy, Calgary, Canada
I ordered several outhauls, downhauls and kickers for our club. I received several mails from Max containing detailed lists of options, making sure, that we received exactly what we required. The next day he built all our systems and the day after they arrived in Munich. This service is really awesome! And I also like the solutions. Especially the outhaul systems are the best I have seen so far. The only thing I am missing in the shop is a quick pin for the kicker.
Tobias
Munich, Germany
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It's a total pleasure rooming the Southeast Sailboats website and check out the super innovative control systems. Max seems to have a leg up on everyone else when it comes to offering the most recent and performant components. Just take the new Allen HL block that Southeast Sailboats was able to get specifically made for Lasers. What a huge difference from the stock solution!
Niclas
Master sailor, Portland, USA
Max has looked into all the little details that make a Laser easier to rig and handle and faster to sail. Southeast Sailboats offers great service and products with an unprecedented love for clever and thoughtful details.
Lutz Hirsch
Masters sailor, Germany
This is an easy click and pay way to get the very best lines and components for your Laser controls. The splicing is perfect, and the lines supplied are the best of the best. I have the full kit from Southeast Sailboats. It's clean and efficient. Full vang set-up results in noticeably less friction. Shipping is easy, even if you are not in the UK, like me in Florida. Takes about a week to get your order.
Dave Hillmyer
Masters Laser Sailor, Full Rig, Sarasota, FL
