Barton Marine Sailing Parts & Accessories

Barton Marine: Nearly 80 Years of British-Made Sailing Hardware

Barton Marine has earned its place among the most trusted names in sailing parts and accessories through nearly eight decades of uncompromising engineering. Founded in 1948 in Whitstable, England — a town steeped in shipwright tradition — the brand has grown from a small workshop into a globally recognized manufacturer supplying sailors on every ocean. What sets Barton apart in the sailing hardware space is a deep-rooted commitment to building products that simply don't fail, even after thousands of sea miles.

Pioneering Materials, Lasting Performance

From the very beginning, Barton Marine has been a company defined by "firsts." Founder Ron Barton was among the first in the marine industry to use a fabric-based laminated resin called Tufnol combined with stainless steel to craft lightweight, high-strength yachting blocks. As the industry evolved, Barton was again at the forefront, becoming the first marine company to adopt fiberglass-reinforced plastic injection moulding — dramatically reducing weight while increasing durability and affordability. Today, materials like anodized aluminum, Ertalyte sheaves, high-grade glass fibre nylon, and 316 stainless steel are hallmarks of the Barton product range.

A Comprehensive Range of Sailing Parts & Accessories

Barton Marine's lineup of sailing parts and accessories is purpose-built to cover the full spectrum of onboard line management and sail control:

• Blocks: From compact single blocks to high-load Size 7 cruising blocks, Barton's offerings include plain bearing and ball bearing sheave assemblies, Wire Rope Blocks with stainless steel cheeks and brass sheaves, and versatile Foot Blocks featuring a unique three-bolt stacking system for doubles configuration.
• Traveller & Track Systems: Barton is widely regarded as manufacturing the widest range of T-track accessories in the world. Traveller cars are engineered with recirculating ball bearings for precise, low-resistance adjustments, and curved tracks can be custom-manufactured to fit unique deck geometries.
• Rope Clutches & Deck Organizers: The DO 550 Rope Clutch system features modular, interchangeable components that accommodate lines of varying diameters, simplifying multi-line cockpit management. Deck organizers route lines from mast to cockpit with UV-resistant, low-friction materials.
• K Cam Cleats: Manufactured from DuPont Kevlar/Zytal composite, K Cams are available in three sizes to handle lines up to 14mm, offering a reliable, low-profile grip for quick sail adjustments and secure line locking.
• Lazy Jack Kits & the Boomstrut: Barton's Lazy Jack Kits use low-stretch polyester lines to simplify mainsail handling — especially valuable for shorthanded sailors. The innovative Boomstrut provides upward lift to the boom without requiring a traditional topping lift.
• High Load Eyes: Available in six sizes and machined from hard-anodized marine-grade aluminum, these versatile fittings serve roles from lazy jacks and barber haulers to stanchion lead eyes.

Built for Every Sailor, From Dinghy to Offshore Yacht

One of Barton Marine's distinguishing qualities is its breadth of application. Whether you're rigging a dinghy with sliding cleats and snubbing winches or outfitting an offshore cruiser with a full traveller system and rope clutch bank, Barton produces hardware scaled and engineered for each use case. The brand's OEM relationships with respected builders like Dehler and Beneteau further underscore the confidence the broader marine industry places in Barton quality. Over 95% of Barton products are manufactured at their Whitstable facility, ensuring tight quality control at every stage.

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