CartDINGHY RIG UPGRADES, OPTIONS, AND ACCESSORIES
UPGRADES
SailboatsToGo offers substitutions of selected standard components. Consider buying these upgrades while you are making a purchase of a sail rig or related component from us. Upgrade prices reflect a credit for deleting the standard version of the component and you pay just price difference between the standard and the higher cost component. You may also want to check out the deluxe package versions of our products. The deluxe versions include popular upgrades at a discounted price. A little farther down the page are options and accessories not involving a substitution, but rather just an add-on of something to enhance your sailboat.
Please note: Upgrades are substitutions for standard components and can only be purchased at the upgrade price with a sail rig or the standard component being upgraded.
| Deluxe Package of Most Popular Upgrades and Accessories | More info on Deluxify Package |
| Super Deluxe Package of Even More Upgrades and Accessories | More info on Super Deluxify Package |
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LARGER SAIL UPGRADE Upgrade from 45 square foot to 55 square foot sail. Includes Sail, heavy duty mast, and spar extension. (Not just Light Blue/Dark Blue sail shown; pick from any of our eight 55 square foot nylon sails) |
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NEIL PRYDE DACRON SAIL UPGRADE Custom sailmaker Neil Pryde International's dacron sails available in four color schemes. |
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HEAVY DUTY MAST UPGRADE Stronger, taller mast. This is included if you upgrade to the larger sail. But even if you get the standard 45 SF sail, you can benefit from this upgrade. The taller mast gives you more headroom under the boom. It's greater strength gives you peace of mind that you have the strongest mast in case you are ever caught out in a sudden storm. And if you ever decide to upgrade to the larger 55 SF sail, this is the mast you will need. |
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UNBREAKABLE LEEBOARDS UPGRADE Upgrade to the higher performing unbreakable polycarbonite leeboards (left) from the standard phenolic leeboards (right). |
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CENTER RUDDER INSTEAD OF SIDE STEERING OAR SYSTEM We like the steering oar steering system, but for kids, smaller adults or traditionalists the traditional center rudder may be preferable. Rudder steering: Takes less arm effort in high wind, but you have to sit to the side to make room for the tiller, and you have to have forward motion to have steering control. Steering Oar steering: Is on the side, so you can sit centered, and forward motion is not required to steer with it.
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CLAMP ON RUDDER UPGRADE FOR ZODIAC TYPE RIG Only suitable for boats with a solid transom such as zodiac type boats and Nanocats or non-inflatable rowboats. This upgrade replaces the steering oar and rear crossbar with a rudder that clamps onto the transom of your dinghy |
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WHITE DACRON SAIL UPGRADE Upgrade to classic white Dacron for your sail material.
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BATWING SAIL UPGRADE Upgrade to the high tech modern design Batwing Sail. Greater upwind performance from a smaller 36 sq ft sail. Reefable by means of zippers. |
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Quick-Release Leeboard Mount Upgrade to a quick-release leeboard mount and save a minute setting up and dismantling. No need to ever unscrew the leeboard knob. Seems trivial, but if you sail often, you start to resent the time spent turning these knobs to set up and take down. Also, increases durability because both male and female threads are stainless steel instead of on one being aluminum. Highly recommended! |
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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
Outfit your rig with these extras to make sailing even more of a breeze!
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SECOND STEERING OAR & OARPIN Your sail kit has a steering oar socket on each side, but only one steering oar comes with the sail kit. It’s generally more comfortable to steer with the oar on the downwind side. With 2 steering oars, you simply switch hands whenever you want, letting the other oar trail behind freely. This saves having to move the oar to the socket on the other side. (Also; Mariner and Solstice boats can use the steering oars in the regular rowing oarlocks to row the boat, in place of the light-duty short oars the boat maker provides.) |
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CARRY BAG Big enough for the sail rig and more. Strong fabric and strong zipper. |
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SLIP-ON WHEELS Once you get these you'll wonder how you got along without them. Wheels on legs slip quickly and easily into the front crossbar of your sail kit and turn your boat into a wheelbarrow! Okay to submerge them. Light and compact enough to stow in the boat while sailing. Or, bring a cable and padlock and lock them to a tree while you are on the water! More Info with video link |
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ELECTRIC MOTOR PACKAGE Electric motor, battery, charger, and power meter to power your dinghy when the winds won’t. |
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MOTOR MOUNTS Attach a motor to your dinghy with this mount. (Make sure your motor is approved for use with your dinghy.) |
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CLAMPS TO SAIL WITH MOTOR MOUNT Motor mounts use the same fittings we use for normal attachment of the steering oar unit. These clamps enable both to be used at the same time. |
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CLAMP-ON RUDDER FOR ZODIAC TYPE RIG Adding this to your cart adds the rudder and does not replace the steering oar and crossbar if you are ordering a sail kit. |
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ELECTRIC PUMP Get your Dinghy pumped up nearly to the top with ease, then just top off with the foot pump that comes with your boat. Hose and alligator clip adapter not included. |
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STEERING TUNER Lets you adjust mast position forward to tune the boat for perfect steering balance. Find the perfect mast location for your boat and your preferences! Reduced "weather helm" (tendency to turn upwind), means less effort to hold a straight course and less rudder drag slowing you down. . |
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Extra Straps |
Straps are so useful. You will find many ways to use extras. And ours are the best! |
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SAIL COLOR SCHEME - NO COST OPTIONS! From pirate sail to plain white to bright primary colors. Just select a sail and tell us its letter designation in the comment space during checkout. You'll see the options when you click "more info" below. |
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