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Barton Marine traces its roots to 1948, when Whitstable shipwright and boat builder Ron Barton began making blocks for yachts on the North Kent coast. Ron was among the first to use Tufnol and later stainless steel for yacht blocks, and as fiberglass boats brought more people into sailing in the 1960s, he redesigned the range around injection-molded reinforced plastic. That move helped bring quality sailing hardware to a much wider audience. CritPro carries a growing selection of genuine Barton Marine blocks, cleats, and deck hardware for dinghy sailors, cruisers, and racers.
Barton Marine is especially well known for its blocks, which are available in sizes and load ratings to suit everything from small dinghies to larger yachts. The lineup includes ratchet blocks, cam cleats, quick cleats, tracks and cars, and winches, along with a wide range of other sailing hardware. These products are designed to run smoothly, resist wear, and make sail handling easier, whether you are trimming on the racecourse or cruising on the weekend.
Whether you are replacing worn blocks, setting up a new mainsheet system, or adding a cleat where your lines need to be secured, Barton Marine offers practical hardware built around decades of boatbuilding experience. Choosing the right block size and working load for your lines gives you smoother control and longer service life from your gear. From a single cleat to a complete sheet and halyard refit, the brand provides dependable, proven options for sailors at every level.
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