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Halyard Fairleads / Eyes / Spectacles

Halyard Fairleads / Halyard Eyes
Halyard Fairleads, also known as Halyard Eyes, Fairlead Eyes, or Spectacles, are attached to the Mast under the Jib or Spinnaker Halyard entrance, providing a smooth, clean lead for Halyards. They are also used in other applications, as for (See also) Jib Halyard Furling Restrainers, and anywhere a line needs a smooth fairlead. They are commonly used beneath an Exit Block, an Exit Plate, or to lead a line along a Boom. Spectacles that are incorporated into, or designed to be attached to a specific Jib Box are listed separately, See Jib Boxes.
Fairlead Blocks are sometimes used on the Mast or Boom, to redirect Halyards or Reef lines, See Cheek Blocks.
 

Halyard Fairleads - Stamped
Simple, stamped Halyard Fairleads provide a smooth surface to reduce Halyard friction.
 

Halyard Fairlead, Small - 3/8" Line: NGA-58-1:
Stainless Steel Fairlead is used in a variety of applications, including Spinnaker and Jib (or Staysail) Halyard Leads. Formed to fit a majority of Spar Sections, unit can be easily bent to fit others. With a 9/16" (14mm) ID, unit is suitable for line up to 3/8" (10mm) line. Small Stamped SS Fairlead is 11/16" (18mm) high, and attaches to Mast with (2) 3/16" (5mm) RH fasteners on (approximately) 1 1/8" horizontal centers.

Halyard Fairlead, Large - 5/8" Line: NGA-58-2:
Stainless Steel Fairlead is used in a variety of applications, including Spinnaker and Jib (or Staysail) Halyard Leads. Formed to fit a majority of Spar Sections, unit can be easily bent to fit others. With a 3/4" (20mm) ID, unit is suitable for line up to 5/8" (16mm) line. Large Stamped SS Fairlead is 1 3/8" (35mm) high, and attaches to Mast with (2) 1/4" (6mm) RH fasteners on (approximately) 1 1/2" horizontal centers.

Jib Furling Halyard Pullback, 3/8" Line: Sch 78-74:
Stainless Steel Fairlead is designed to be attached to the Mast under the Jib (or Staysail) Halyard entrance to increase Halyard Pullback Angle. Formed to fit a variety of Mast Sections, unit can be bent to fit others. Unit is 1" high, and attaches to Mast with (2) 3/16" (#10) RH fasteners.

Jib Furling Halyard Pullback, 5/8" Line: Sch 78-75:
Stainless Steel Fairlead is designed to be attached to the Mast under the Jib (or Staysail) Halyard entrance to increase Halyard Pullback Angle. Formed to fit a variety of Mast Sections, unit can be bent to fit others. Unit is 2" high, and attaches to Mast with (4) 3/16" (#10) RH fasteners on 1 1/4" vertical centers.

Halyard Fairleads - with Eye
These more substantial Halyard Fairleads incorporate a complete integral Eye to eliminate direct contact between the halyard or line and the Spar.
 

Halyard Fairlead/ Spectacle, Small - 3/8" Line: NGA-59-1A:
Stainless Steel Fairlead is used in a variety of applications, including Spinnaker and Jib (or Staysail) Halyard Leads. Cast 2-piece SS Fairlead Articulates to fit any Spar Section. With a 1/2" (12mm) ID, unit is suitable for line up to 3/8" (10mm). Small 2-piece Cast SS Fairlead is 1 1/16" (27mm) high, and attaches to Mast with (4) 3/16" (#10, 5mm) RH fasteners on (maximum) 1 1/2" horizontal centers. Halves are marked 23361432034.

Halyard Fairlead/ Spectacle, Medium - 1/2" Line: NGA-59-2:
Stainless Steel Fairlead is used in a variety of applications, including Spinnaker and Jib (or Staysail) Halyard Leads. Cast SS Fairlead fits any Spar Section. With an 11/16" (18mm) ID, unit is suitable for line up to 1/2" (12mm). Cast SS Fairlead Base is 1 3/4" (44mm) high x 1 3/4" (43mm) wide, and attaches to Mast with (4) 3/16" (#10, 5mm) RH fasteners on 1 1/4" (32mm) horizontal centers. Unit is marked 23361432024.

Halyard Fairlead/ Spectacle, Large - 3/4" Line: NGA-59-3:
Stainless Steel Fairlead is used in a variety of applications, including Spinnaker and Jib (or Staysail) Halyard Leads. Cast SS Fairlead fits any Spar Section. With a 7/8" (22mm) ID, unit is suitable for line up to 3/4" (15mm). Cast SS Fairlead Base is 2 1/8" (55mm) high x 2 1/8" (55mm) wide, and attaches to Mast with (6) 1/4" (6mm) RH fasteners on 1 5/8" (40mm) horizontal centers. Unit is marked 23361432014.

Halyard Fairlead Blocks
Fairlead Cheek Blocks are sometimes used on the Mast or Boom, to redirect Halyards or Reef lines. For similar options, See Cheek Blocks.
 

Fairlead Block - 40mm: FSP 48-401:
Fairlead Cheek Block is commonly used on Isomat and Sparcraft Masts to redirect Reef lines and Halyards. Block has a 40mm (1 9/16") turned delrin Sheave and Aluminum cheeks. Unit is 73mm (2 7/8") long x 45mm (1 3/4") wide, and fastens with (3) 6mm FH screws. Formerly produced by FranceSpar, Block is also commonly used on Deck. Suitable for up to 14mm (9/16") line, Sheave is not replaceable in this one piece unit.