Allspars
Allspars is a UK-based marine rigging specialist founded in 1997, operating three workshops (Plymouth, Solent, Falmouth) and mobile rigging teams that supply, install, and manufacture masts and rigging for yachts, dinghies, and keelboats, with a secondary architectural rigging division.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersPlymouth, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Allspars does
Allspars is a UK-based marine rigging specialist founded in 1997, operating from three workshop locations in Plymouth (headquarters), Solent (Southampton), and Falmouth, with fully mobile rigging teams that travel worldwide to service client yachts. The company supplies and installs masts, spars, and rigging for yachts, dinghies, and keelboats, serving both cruising and racing segments. Core technical capabilities include in-house manufacturing of Hamma wire rigging (1x19 and 1x7), Nitronic 50 solid rod rigging, and composite rigging components, supported by advanced swaging equipment (Wireteknik, Kerney, Loos, Talurit, Nicropress) and a cold heading machine for rod production (sizes -4 to -150), plus a bespoke fabrication machine shop. The company also operates an architectural rigging division that applies its rigging expertise to construction-industry applications including balustrades, glazing systems, structural tie rods, and lightweight structures, in partnership with Hamma.
Allspars operates across multiple revenue streams: professional rigging services (installations, inspections, emergency repairs, mobile field service), in-house manufacturing of rigging components, distribution of spare parts and deck hardware from manufacturers including Selden, Harken, Spinlock, Marlow, Karver, Allen, and Ronstan, and exclusive UK distribution of in-boom reefing systems (John Mast, Made Systems, Furlerboom). The company holds authorised-partner status as Selden's leading Technical Service and Parts Centre in the UK, won British Marine Retailer of the Year in 2015, and complements physical workshops with an e-commerce shop serving DIY customers. Pricing is quote-based with 30-day estimate validity, and the business sells both directly via field service teams and through its online storefront.
The customer base spans yacht owners (cruisers and racers), dinghy sailors, and construction-industry clients (architects, engineers, contractors). Architectural services are positioned as a secondary vertical, leveraging marine rigging expertise for structural applications with wire installations up to 20,000 metres. Allspars is structured as a private limited company (allspars Limited), has grown organically since 1997 across three branches, and shows no external investment, parent company, or M&A activity in the available source data.
Allspars firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Allspars
- Legal name
- allspars Limited
- Website
- https://allspars.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Allspars is a UK-based marine rigging specialist founded in 1997, operating three workshops (Plymouth, Solent, Falmouth) and mobile rigging teams that supply, install, and manufacture masts and rigging for yachts, dinghies, and keelboats, with a secondary architectural rigging division.
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- akta.pro rank
Allspars industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Rigging Services
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Boat Building (336612)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB)
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Where Allspars is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Plymouth
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Allspars business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Marine Rigging Services: Professional mast and rigging services including complete rigging installations, maintenance, inspections, and emergency repairs. Services delivered by mobile rigging teams at customer locations and at company workshops.
- Rigging Component Manufacturing: In-house manufacture of wire rigging (Hamma 1x19, Hamma Pro), rod rigging (Nitronic 50), and rope rigging. Custom fabrication of masts, spars, and bespoke rigging components for yachts, dinghies, and keelboats.
- Spare Parts Distribution: Distribution of rigging components, spare parts, deck hardware, blocks, cleats, tracks, travellers, and fittings from manufacturers including Selden, Harken, Spinlock, Karver, Allen, and Ronstan.
- In-Boom Reefing Systems: Supply and installation of in-boom reefing systems including John Mast Hi-Low Reefer, Made Systems Boom Type S, and Furlerboom systems, exclusively distributed in the UK through Allspars.
- Architectural Rigging Services: Rigging services and technical advice for the construction industry, including balustrade finishing, structural tie rod systems, glazing systems, and lightweight structures. Partnership with Hamma for architectural applications.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Allspars product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Allspars supplies and services masts, spars, and rigging for yachts, dinghies, and keelboats across three UK locations and via worldwide mobile teams. Core offerings include complete rigging installations, mast and boom supply, custom spar fabrication (Hamma wire, Nitronic rod, Marlow rope), in-boom reefing systems, furling systems, and architectural rigging for the construction industry.
Product overview
Allspars is a marine rigging specialist offering services for yachts, dinghies, and keelboats across three UK locations (Plymouth, Solent, Falmouth). The core offering combines Marine Rigging Services (mast and rigging maintenance, bespoke sail handling systems, custom fabrication) with a portfolio of rigging products including Wire Rigging (Hamma 1x19), Rod Rigging (Nitronic 50), and Yacht Ropes (Marlow range). They supply and install Dinghy Masts & Booms and Yacht Mast & Booms (primarily Seldén products), Spinnaker Poles & Bowsprits, Furling Systems (Furlex, Harken, Karver, Seldén, Furler Boom), In-Boom Reefing Systems (John Mast, Made Systems, Furlerboom), and Deck Hardware from multiple manufacturers. An Architectural Rigging division extends these capabilities to the construction industry for balustrades, glazing, and structural applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Marine Rigging Services Expert mast and rigging services for yachts, dinghies, and keelboats, including complete rigging installations, bespoke sail handling systems, routine maintenance, and rig inspections delivered from three UK workshops and via mobile field teams.
- Dinghy Rigging Complete dinghy rigging services including mast and boom supply, wire work, spar repairs, rope work, hardware fitting, and full boat fit-out for various dinghy classes.
- Yacht & Keelboat Fit-Out Services Professional installation of yacht and keelboat products including new mast and spar fabrication, sail handling system installation, rigging replacement, and hydraulic system service and repair.
- In-Boom Reefing Systems Supply and installation of in-boom reefing systems including John Mast Hi-Low Reefer, Made Systems Boom Type S, and Furlerboom systems that house mainsail furling mechanisms inside the boom for safe cockpit-based sail handling.
- Wire Rigging Yacht wire rigging manufactured in-house using Hamma 1x19 wire, available in 2mm to 28mm diameters with various swage terminations for standing rigging applications.
- Rod Rigging Rod rigging manufactured in-house from Nitronic 50 solid rod and various composite materials, produced using cold heading equipment covering sizes -4 to -150.
- Yacht Ropes Marlow's range of yacht ropes including Dyneema fibre ropes for sail and rig control, supplied with in-house splicing and tapering services.
- Dinghy Masts & Booms Seldén dinghy masts and booms in aluminium and carbon, featuring auto-welded tapering, bead peening, and machine routering for optimal stiffness and weight characteristics.
- Yacht Masts & Booms Seldén yacht masts and booms in aluminium and carbon, including Furlerboom options for in-boom furling applications on larger craft.
- Furling Systems Headsail furling (Furlex, Harken ESP, Karver), in-mast furling (Seldén), and in-boom furling (Furler Boom) systems for simplified sail handling on yachts.
- Deck Hardware & Blocks Extensive range of blocks, tracks, travellers, cleats, and deck hardware from Seldén, Karver, Harken, Spinlock, Ronstan, and Allen manufacturers.
- Spinnaker Poles & Bowsprits Tapered and parallel alloy spinnaker poles plus lightweight carbon poles in 33mm and 39mm diameters, and carbon/aluminium gennaker bowsprits including Trogear folding bowsprit.
- Architectural Rigging Services Rigging services and technical advice for the construction industry, including balustrade finishing, structural tie rod systems, glazing systems, and lightweight structures, delivered in partnership with Hamma.
- Custom Fabrication In-house machine shop capability to produce bespoke parts and systems, including custom spar fabrication and rigging components tailored to exact customer requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- Wire rigging recommended replacement every 10-12 years or approximately 30,000 miles
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Allspars
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Allspars technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Allspars partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SeldencoreAllspars is an authorised partner and recognised as Selden's leading Technical Service and Parts Centre in the UK. The partnership provides access to Selden's comprehensive range of mast sections, booms, spinnaker poles, furling systems, rig fittings and deck hardware. Selden dinghy spars utilise automated processes including auto-welded tapering, bead peening, and machine routering for quality and consistency.
- British MarinecoreAllspars holds British Marine membership, the membership organisation for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry. British Marine leads and promotes the industry and works with members to achieve sustainable growth. This membership provides industry credibility and access to promotional resources.
- Marlow RopescoreAllspars is a distributor and agent for Marlow ropes, offering their world-leading yacht rope range including the latest Dyneema fibre ropes for ultimate sail and rig control.
- SailtecminorAllspars is a distributor and agent for Sailtec products, complementing their rigging component offerings.
- SpinlockcoreAllspars is a distributor and agent for Spinlock products. Spinlock life jackets, personal locator beacons, and deck hardware are stocked and fitted at Allspars workshops.
- John MastminorJohn Mast supplies the Hi-Low Reefer in-boom reefing system to Allspars, known for precision engineering and durability with smooth furling and reefing capability.
- Made SystemsminorMade Systems supplies the Boom Type S in-boom reefing system exclusively in the UK through Allspars, featuring innovative boom designs with exceptional build quality.
- FurlerboomcoreAllspars is the UK distributor for Furlerboom in-boom furling systems, combining sleek design with robust functionality for effortless sail management. Furlerboom systems are exclusively distributed in the UK by Allspars.
- HammacoreAllspars partnership with Hamma extends beyond tested and proven products to total project management support, advice and experience for architectural rigging applications. The partnership covers consultation with architects, engineers and contractors on fittings, wire and rigging system selection for architectural designs.
- HarkencoreAllspars stocks and fits Harken products including blocks, tracks, travellers, and ESP furlers. Harken is a leading manufacturer of sailing hardware and equipment.
- AllenminorAllspars stocks Allen dinghy hardware including blocks and deck hardware from this respected manufacturer.
- SparcraftminorAllspars carries Sparcraft products for yacht mast and boom applications, complementing their comprehensive range of yacht rigging components.
- Z-SparsminorAllspars carries Z-Spars products for yacht mast and boom applications, adding to their range of quality rigging options.
- KarverminorAllspars stocks Karver products including furling systems and hardware for yacht applications. Karver systems are designed for shorthanded sailing and are the furler of choice for many open 40's and IMOCA 60's.
- TrogearminorAllspars offers Trogear folding bowsprit as an alternative to Selden gennaker bowsprit solutions, providing additional options for yacht pole and bowsprit requirements.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Allspars competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Selden Mast: Sweden-based global mast and rigging OEM whose products Allspars distributes and services. Directly comparable because Selden is the underlying manufacturer of most masts, spars and furling systems Allspars installs, and its authorised service-centre network overlaps Allspars' service model.
Direct peers
- Future Fibres: Composite rigging manufacturer serving superyachts, grand-prix racing and high-performance yachts. Closely comparable as a specialist rigging manufacturer with strong OEM relationships and direct involvement in bespoke rig design, though larger and more focused on the superyacht/racing end of the market than Allspars.
- Hall Spars: US-based carbon fibre spar and rigging manufacturer serving grand-prix and superyacht clients. Comparable because both companies design, manufacture and install custom spars and rigging systems for high-end sailing yachts, with similar project-based service models.
- Southern Spars: New Zealand-based carbon spars and rigging supplier serving America's Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and superyacht programmes. Comparable as a vertically integrated spar and rigging manufacturer/installer; much larger scale but operates in the same custom-rig design and production category.
- Rondal: Dutch superyacht spar, rigging and hydraulics specialist. Comparable because Rondal combines bespoke spar fabrication with rigging service and system integration, similar to Allspars' integrated manufacturing-plus-service model, but focused almost exclusively on the large-yacht segment.
- Sparcraft: Aluminium spars and rigging manufacturer distributed in the UK partly through Allspars. Comparable as a direct mast/rigging OEM whose products compete in the same cruising and racing yacht categories Allspars services and installs.
- Z-Spars: Mast and boom manufacturer whose products Allspars stocks and fits. Comparable as a competing mast OEM plus rigging service channel for the same cruising yacht customer base.
- Navtec / Schaefer: Manufacturer of rod rigging and stainless hardware now operating under Schaefer Marine. Comparable because rod rigging (Nitronic 50 and equivalents) and standing-rigging terminations are core to both companies' product ranges for cruising yachts.
- Arun Rigging Services: Independent UK yacht rigging service provider offering on-site mast and rigging work, inspections and repairs. Comparable as a like-sized UK competitor targeting the same cruising and racing yacht owner base with mobile rigging service.
- Carl Stahl Architektur: Architectural wire rope and tensioned structure specialist. Comparable to Allspars' architectural division because both apply marine-grade rigging engineering to balustrades, glazing supports and lightweight structural tie rods for the construction industry.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Allspars
What does Allspars do?
Allspars supplies and services masts, spars, and rigging for yachts, dinghies, and keelboats across three UK locations and via worldwide mobile teams. Core offerings include complete rigging installations, mast and boom supply, custom spar fabrication (Hamma wire, Nitronic rod, Marlow rope), in-boom reefing systems, furling systems, and architectural rigging for the construction industry.
Is Allspars a public or private company?
Allspars is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Allspars founded?
Allspars was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Allspars based?
Allspars is headquartered in Plymouth, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Allspars make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Marine Rigging Services are the primary driver. The others are rigging Component Manufacturing, spare Parts Distribution, in-Boom Reefing Systems and architectural Rigging Services.
Who are Allspars's main competitors?
Selden Mast is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Future Fibres, Hall Spars, Southern Spars, Rondal, Sparcraft, Z-Spars, Navtec / Schaefer, Arun Rigging Services and Carl Stahl Architektur.
Does Allspars have an API?
No public API is recorded for Allspars.
What industry is Allspars in?
Allspars's product category is Marine Rigging Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAIAB, Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists). Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.