CLASSIC YACHT MAST HOOP PRODUCTS PERT & LOWELL & BURNSIDE BRANDS

Mast hoops revolutionized sailing by allowing sails to slide smoothly up and down masts - a major improvement over earlier methods where sails were directly attached. Made traditionally from oak due to its durability and strength, these hoops allowed larger sails to be managed by smaller crews, making sailing more efficient and safer.

Their impact was huge: they were crucial for both merchant and military vessels, remained unchanged for centuries due to their effectiveness, and required skilled craftsmanship to make. Today, they represent one of the few remaining hand-crafted marine technologies, serving as a living link to maritime history on classic yachts.

Many Classic yachts of all sizes today preserve and protect this tradition by continuing to use handmade mast hoops crafted by bespoke artisans.