The marine hardware specialist
Wichard is considered as one of the worldwide leaders in marine hardware. Thanks to our technological expertise, visionary thinking and constant concern with safety, we offer full ranges of products from stainless steel products (shackles, swivels...), blocks (plain bearing and ball bearing blocks) to accessories (tiller extensions).Recently Wichard has launched on the marine hardware market some innovative products: Proline a new range of tethers, new range of sailing knives
Innovations & solutions
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Wichard offers a new range of knives dedicated to safety on board and emergency situations. Thanks to its various features, the Offhsore rescue knife can be used for extreme sports (offshore racing, sport catamaran, white water sports) and also by professionals (rescue at sea, fireman department, navy etc…) for rescue operations. The Offshore rescue knife comes with a smart and secured sheath.
Category: Lifesaving and safety equipment
Products
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Lyf'Safe
Lyf'Safe
Lyf'Safe
Lyf’Safe by Wichard is a complete jacklines kit allowing safer operations and offers as well new added value to sailor.
Design description of Lyf’Safe
3 main components.:
A webbing : available in 8,50m, 11m, 14m and 16m. This webbing has one loop with a turned edge with a high-resistance seam and 1 free end. The loop is made to attach the webbing to one of the fastenings in the bow. The free end passes back through the loop to make a secure bow fastening and then passes through one of the stern
Design description of Lyf’Safe
3 main components.:
A webbing : available in 8,50m, 11m, 14m and 16m. This webbing has one loop with a turned edge with a high-resistance seam and 1 free end. The loop is made to attach the webbing to one of the fastenings in the bow. The free end passes back through the loop to make a secure bow fastening and then passes through one of the stern
Speedlink
New trigger snap shackle
New trigger snap shackle
Wichard has developped a new trigger snap shackle offering one of the best weight/performance ratios of the market. This product is especially dedicated to racing boats and for spinnaker operations. After a long test at sea, performed by Adrien Hardy during the Transat BPE, Wichard released Speedlink in May 2009.
Speedlink was developed using finite element analysis software and has an optimised design. Its shape, cut-outs and ribs make it extremely light and give it one of the best strength/weight ratios
Speedlink was developed using finite element analysis software and has an optimised design. Its shape, cut-outs and ribs make it extremely light and give it one of the best strength/weight ratios
Gyb'Easy
The new Wichard boom brake
The new Wichard boom brake
In 2007, Wichard launches on the market its new boom brake called Gyb'Easy. Thanks to the frictions of its specific line (Gyb'Flex) passing over the boom brake, the boom is allowed to gybe smoothly. With Gyb'Easy the gybe operations are safer and potential accidents are reduced.
Can be used on mainsails areas up to 40 m²
3 different settings for a better adaptation to the mainsail and wind conditions
Setting operations from the cockpit
Easy to install (on a saddle of the boom)
Can be used on mainsails areas up to 40 m²
3 different settings for a better adaptation to the mainsail and wind conditions
Setting operations from the cockpit
Easy to install (on a saddle of the boom)
MXEvo one-piece block
Innovative block for high load applications
Innovative block for high load applications
MXEvo is the new generation of one-piece blocks developed by Wichard. Two versions are available: standard captive pin and allen head pin. Each version exists in three sizes.
Main MXEvo features:
> Dedicated to heavy load applications
> Impressive working and breaking load limits
> Captive pin on the standard version
> Becket function to make tackles
> Rope kept on track thanks to the fins
> Optimized weight and dimensions
> Easy opening – Easy rope installation
> Two versions existing in three sizes
Main MXEvo features:
> Dedicated to heavy load applications
> Impressive working and breaking load limits
> Captive pin on the standard version
> Becket function to make tackles
> Rope kept on track thanks to the fins
> Optimized weight and dimensions
> Easy opening – Easy rope installation
> Two versions existing in three sizes
Proline
Range of tethers
Range of tethers
Wichard offers now a complete range of tethers called Proline. Proline tethers offer safety without any compromise:
Maximum safety
• ErgoLockSystem (patented): automatically closes and locks the snap hook
• Locking indicator
• Retro-reflective webbing, visible at night
• Overload indicator (as per ISAF offshore special regulations)
Uniquely easy to use
• Easy opening snap hook
• V-Nose (patented): special tip makes hooking and unhooking easy with
one hand
• Wide opening snap hook (26 mm)
• Compact & light
Maximum safety
• ErgoLockSystem (patented): automatically closes and locks the snap hook
• Locking indicator
• Retro-reflective webbing, visible at night
• Overload indicator (as per ISAF offshore special regulations)
Uniquely easy to use
• Easy opening snap hook
• V-Nose (patented): special tip makes hooking and unhooking easy with
one hand
• Wide opening snap hook (26 mm)
• Compact & light
Offshore and Aquaterra knives
Sailing knives and watersport knives
Sailing knives and watersport knives
THE OFFSHORE RANGE, FOR INTENSIVE SAILORS AND WATER SPORT ENTHUSIASTS
Two models available in three colours. They offer a variety of functions which make the Offshore models particularly well adapted to water-sports: excellent corrosion resistance, great cutting power THE AQUATERRA RANGE, FOR WATER AND OUTDOOR SPORTS
The Aquaterra collection includes three models designed for a variety of different applications: fishing, powerboating, boardsports, kayaking, outdoor activities and occasional use.
Two models available in three colours. They offer a variety of functions which make the Offshore models particularly well adapted to water-sports: excellent corrosion resistance, great cutting power THE AQUATERRA RANGE, FOR WATER AND OUTDOOR SPORTS
The Aquaterra collection includes three models designed for a variety of different applications: fishing, powerboating, boardsports, kayaking, outdoor activities and occasional use.
Chain Grip
Important accessory to ensure safety when mooring
Important accessory to ensure safety when mooring
The chain grip is an important accessory to ensure safety when mooring. By attaching the chain grip directly on the mooring chain, the tension on the anchor chain will be released. It will also contribute effectively to the boat protection by reducing the chafe of rub rail and roller chock. The Wichard chain grip is easy to install and single handed between two links. Its overall design prevents any accidental release of the chain.
Available in 3 sizes for 8-, 10- and 12-mm mooring chains.
Available in 3 sizes for 8-, 10- and 12-mm mooring chains.
Offshore Rescue knives
Knives for safety
Knives for safety
Specifically developed for rescue operations ans extreme sports (offshore racing, sport catamaran, white water sports, etc.).
The Offshore rescue knives offer high cutting power and outstanding corrosion resistance.
The range is made of 3 models:
Fluorescent model for sailing applications
Red model for safety operation & rescue departments
Black model for military and tactical applications
The Offshore rescue knives offer high cutting power and outstanding corrosion resistance.
The range is made of 3 models:
Fluorescent model for sailing applications
Red model for safety operation & rescue departments
Black model for military and tactical applications
soft snatch blocks
4 models available from 2T to 7T
Various applications on board
High resistance and ligthness
Easy and fast installation thanks to Dyneema® loop
Fast and safe opening / closing with the Velcro® strap
Modern design
Sheave protection by the cheeks
Material: anodised aluminium (cheeks & sheave), Dyneema® loop,
stainless steel dogbone
Various applications on board
High resistance and ligthness
Easy and fast installation thanks to Dyneema® loop
Fast and safe opening / closing with the Velcro® strap
Modern design
Sheave protection by the cheeks
Material: anodised aluminium (cheeks & sheave), Dyneema® loop,
stainless steel dogbone
Fixed pad eyes
RANGE OF FIXED PAD EYES
RANGE OF FIXED PAD EYES
• Multi-use: mast foot blocks, ree ng blocks, various fastenings
• Mechanical resistance versus corrosion resistance ratio
• Optimized dimensions
• Rounded model for ropes and webbings
• Squared model for stainless steel fastenings (fork) and webbing
• 3 sizes per model
• Material: stainless steel Duplex
• Mechanical resistance versus corrosion resistance ratio
• Optimized dimensions
• Rounded model for ropes and webbings
• Squared model for stainless steel fastenings (fork) and webbing
• 3 sizes per model
• Material: stainless steel Duplex
Chain grip kit
Complete chain grip kit ready to use
Complete chain grip kit ready to use
Complete chain grip kit
Ready to use
No splicing knowledge required
Kit includes: 1 stainless steel chain grip and 1 pre-spliced twisted 3 strand polyester
Wear indicator
Color: black / blue
Ready to use
No splicing knowledge required
Kit includes: 1 stainless steel chain grip and 1 pre-spliced twisted 3 strand polyester
Wear indicator
Color: black / blue
SoftEye 40 - Stick-on Padeye
Do like the Pros with the new Wichard stick-on pad
Do like the Pros with the new Wichard stick-on pad
Do like the Pros with the new Wichard stick-on padeye.
This new generation of padeyes will allow you to fasten your equipment without drilling! It can be used outside or inside the boat.
Easy installation - no drilling required
Compact & light
Glue type: SIKA 292i (can be removed) or epoxy glue (for permanent installation)
Indicated loads are for Sika glue installation
This new generation of padeyes will allow you to fasten your equipment without drilling! It can be used outside or inside the boat.
Easy installation - no drilling required
Compact & light
Glue type: SIKA 292i (can be removed) or epoxy glue (for permanent installation)
Indicated loads are for Sika glue installation
Round pad eye
This fixed rounded pad-eye completes the range of
This fixed rounded pad-eye completes the range of
This fixed rounded pad-eye completes the range of fixed pad eyes and thus it can suit any user scenario. For example, it can be used for reefing blocks, fastening points on bowsprits and on blocks. Made from Duplex stainless steel, it offers excellent mechanical strength for its corrosion resistance.