Spiral sailing in Australia
Buying new boats and replacement parts
Buying a new Spiral gives you a nice warm feeling . . . especially
when you deal with the Association’s contact, Simon Hill.
Simon can be contacted on 029449 7183 during work hours and
he is the only person through whom a new boat can be ordered. Call
him, give him all the details of what you need and it’s like water off a
duck’s back all the way! From the moment Simon issues a work order
to the boat builder, you are in control of your order . . . but if needed,
The Spiral Association will assist you in any way possible.
A Complete, new Spiral ready to sail will cost approx. $7600*
This is excellent value and the following breakdown will help you plan
your Spiral purchase
New Spiral price list
For the “Do-it-your-selfers”:
Bare hull in standard colours (white hull with mist grey deck) with
venturi: $3905*
Non-standard colour deck, add $100;
Non-standard colour hull, add $100
For a fitted-out hull:
the price includes: Venturi, Bow Fairlead & towing ring, Saddles and
turning blocks for Downhaul & Outhaul beside mast, Fairlead for mast
safety strap, Fairleads for Mainsheet Traveller, Cleats for Downhaul,
Outhaul & Traveller, Toe-strap with saddles, Mainsheet saddle, 2
Inspection ports. NOTE: Mainsheet deck cleats not fitted unless
requested by buyer. NO EXTRA charge to supply & fit. Rudder pintles
supplied but not fitted unless requested by buyer. NO EXTRA charge
to fit: $4300*
Non-standard colour deck, add $100;
Non-standard colour hull, add $100
Note that the Spiral Association royalty on a new boat purchase is:
$200 for members; $250 for non-members.
Foils: You can make or source your own centreboard and rudder
blade or the builder can supply them with your new boat. The current
prices are $550 for a centreboard and $440 for a rudder blade
The Spiral Association arranges the supply of the rudder stock and
tiller. (See the parts price list opposite)
Spars: You require 3 spar sections (see individual prices opposite)
Top mast, bottom mast, boom as well as end plugs and joining
sleeves. A mast reinforcing sleeve is optional but recommended. A
Laser-type gooseneck is typically used and you can source your own
vang and outhaul fittings providing they comply with the class
restrictions
Ropes, fittings for spars, fittings for rudder and tiller and cockpit
main sheet block will cost approx. $540*
Sails:
A number of sailmakers are approved by the Spiral assocation to
supply sails. Prices vary but allow around $700*
Boat Trolleys amd Road Trailers
Click here to download some information on Trolleys and Trailers
* Figures are a guide only for items to be purchased by the buyer.
Prices may be subject to variation
"Hey Tim! How good are our new Spirals?!!"
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Buying a new Spiral
Part Description
Mast top sections.............
Mast lower sections..........
Mast reinforcing sleeves....
Mast joining sleeves .........
Mast Plugs (small)............
Mast plugs (large)..............
Gooseneck plugs ..............
Booms .............................
Centreboards **..................
Rudder Blades **................
Rudder stocks ...................
Rudder pintles (pair) ...........
Tillers................................
Spiral dinghy logos(set of 2)
Alloy mast step discs*.......
The association supplies a range of parts
contact David Loring or Simon Hill (see the 'Spiral Class
Contacts link for contact details)
Prices (member discount
prices shown in brackets)
$140 ($125)
$180 ($155)
$110 ($95)
$65 ($55)
$12 ($ 8)
$20 ($15)
$15 ($12)
$130 ($115)
(currently not available
from Spiral Association)
$350 (2 only in stock
$185 ($165)
$70 ($60)
$25 ($ 20)
$10
$5
Please note that these prices are subject to
variation when new stock is ordered
Buying Spiral parts
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*Discs are only available from David Loring
**Centreboards and rudder blades are now supplied by
Mark Thorpe Boats Ph: 0411247349 (see prices
opposite)