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traditional riggers |
Aluminium
3 stay rigger (1 forestay and 2 mainstays) with a rigger block
as seen on many German and Italian boats. There is at least
30mm of height adjustment and 30mm of span adjustment per rigger.
This is our default rigger type. Lateral as well as bow/stern
pin angle can be adjusted with our “pin wedges”.
Supplied with topstays (backstays) for both scull and sweep.
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| Aluminium
back rigger |
| Aluminium
2 stay rigger (1 mainstay and 1 backstay). The rigger
supports a C bracket that holds the pin from the bowward
side of the pin.There is at least 30mm of height adjustment
and 30mm of span adjustment per rigger. The lateral
pin angle is adjustable. Bow/stern pin angle can be
adjusted with our “pin wedges”. There
is no need for a separate topstay with this rigger
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| Aluminium
wing rigger |
There
is at least 30mm of height adjustment and 30mm of span adjustment
per rigger.
Rigger can be moved bowwards and sternwards to finely adjust the boat's trim.
Supplied with topstays (backstays) for sweep only, and if ordered, backstays
can be supplied for scull. |
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| Carbon
wing rigger |
There is at least
30mm of height adjustment and 30mm of span adjustment per rigger.
Rigger can be moved bowwards and sternwards to finely adjust
the boat's trim.
Supplied with topstays (backstays) for sweep only, and if ordered, backstays
can be supplied for scull.
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All of the fittings we use for Swift Racing Boats
are designed with one thought in mind, “What is the best design
we can make?”
For most fittings this involves designing within a certain weight limit,
as well as considering performance and ease of use. For riggers we
have found that different rowers have very different needs and preferences,
thus we offer a wide range. |
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Stretcher and shoes
Most boat builders' fours and eights generally have enough
width across the boat to allow some room between the feet, this is
not usually true with singles and doubles. Swift boats overcome this
by doing away with the traditional stretcher and shoe plate system.Our
stretchers are made using carbon so they are lightweight and stiff.We
use a carbon shoes plate that is easy to adjust for shoe depth, and
has the shoes position on the very outside edges, so that rowers
can have the widest stance possible.This allows the maximum application
of power and is also the most comfortable position.
In addition, as some other boat builders are now doing, for singles we
position the stretcher channels on the saxboards, taking advantage of the
slope of the saxboard to create even more space, and further adding to
saxboard stiffness. All stretchers are easily adjustable for rake (stretcher
angle).
All boats are fitted with the same high quality shoes with velcro straps
that have a single, quick release pull tag. Heel restraints are attached
as standard. |
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Shoulders
All of our boats, from the cheapest to the most expensive
have carbon laminated shoulders. Shoulders are the "bones" of
a boat and have to keep the shape of the hull. Also, together with
the riggers they are responsible for ensuring that every possible ounce
of power applied to the oars is transformed into boat speed, with the
minimum loss through twisting and bending. |
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Seats and rails
All Swift boats use the same hybrid carbon seat tops to combine
excellent stiffness with durability, while keeping weight to a minimum.
The undercarriage is made from nylon with the axles made from anodised
aluminium. Single action seats have ball bearing wheels for a smooth
movement and are supplied as standard. Exceptionally tall rowers may
need our double action seats, which are also made from carbon. Seats
are painted with clear paint to show the carbon cloth finish. Seat
rails are made from anodised aluminium, and are 80cm long as standard.For
85cm long seat rails and double action seats, please specify at time
of order. |
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Fins and rudders
All Swift boats have easily replaceable anodised aluminium
fins, that are secured to the boat with an aluminium fin box.There
are 4 sizes of fin, one each for 1x, 2x/-, fours and eights.
Rudders are stainless steel, with the yoke being anodised aluminium.Our
rudder wire is steel that has been coated with clear nylon to prevent
any scratching or damage to the boat. |
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Hatches
We put easily opened, but secure nylon hatches on both the
stern and bow canvas deck.The stern hatch is positioned as close
to the fin as possible to make any necessary repairs as easy as possible.
We also put hatches on the seat deck between
the seat rails, one for each rower.
We have 3 sizes of hatch, and use the largest
one possible, depending on the boat type, and the hatch position.
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