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RIGGTECH : ARCHITECTURAL and YACHTING RIGGINGRIGGTECH : ARCHITECTURAL and YACHTING RIGGING
Welcome to Riggtech. Precision spars, fabrication, yacht and architectural rigging systems
A natural progression
I grew up living and sailing on Pittwater, so I guess it was only natural that I went into boat building when I left school. Throughout the '70s and '80s, I was fortunate to work as a rigger on half a dozen Admiral's Cup and America's Cup campaigns. Keen to put the skills I had developed to work for all types of sailors, I started Phill Bate Yacht Works at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club at Newport in 1989.
As yachting (and the yacht club) grew, so did Phill Bate Yacht Works. To reflect the ever-increasing sophistication of our business and our industry, we changed our name to Riggtech in 2003. We also decided to make the huge amount of knowledge we’d accumulated over the years available to sailors and homebuilders around the world via the worldwide web.
As you make your way through this site, you will come across a range of materials and services suitable for yachting or architectural applications. If you are after something specific – some Tylaska shackles or RopeCoat for example – simply tick the boxes specified and send us an order on line. If you are seeking advice on any particular rigging or architectural issue, simply send us your question and we’ll respond by the end of the day.
Alternatively, call the office and get the advice you want over the phone. Best regards, Phil Bate, founder and principal.
What’s in store
Staying out in front
Riggtech believes in doing things right the first time, and always picking the most suitable materials for a particular application. We constantly test innovative products and materials to keep our clients at or near the front of the fleet. Our waterfront facility at Newport works closely with our manufacturing and retail centre in Mona Vale (five minutes’ drive away) to deliver all materials and services in very competitive times.
Good, better, best
Not everyone wants or needs America’s Cup-class gear, even if they can afford it. By keeping up to date with the better products offered by the better suppliers, Riggtech can adapt its recommendations to meet just about any budget without compromising the quality of the final fitted range.
Make it fast. Make it last.
The best way to protect the cores of Spectra, Dyneema and Vectran ropes is to paint them with RopeCoat. Available in a wide range of standard and custom colours, regular applications of this Riggtech original will ensure your ropes last and last. RopeCoat has been specifically developed to stiffen and stabilise fibres in Spectra and Vectran cordage. Simply immerse the core of the rope directly into the solution or apply with a brush. Rubber gloves should always be worn when using this product.
Aesthetics in action
Ingenuity at work
Phill Bate uses his extensive building and yachting experience to produce ingenious architectural results.
Advice
By coupling his extensive knowledge of marine products and materials with his building experience, Phill Bate can provide authoritative advice on the suitability of virtually any item for a particular application. To make an enquiry visit our one-stop
Components
Riggtech can design and construct architectural fittings to suit virtually any application and budget.
Design
Riggtech’s knowledge of building materials and their properties is extensive. This knowledge enables us to anticipate and avoid any problems that may result from the attachment of a new component to an existing structure. Important issues include:
• Ensuring appropriate tensions in all applications
• Specifying the attachment systems most appropriate to any job
• Identifying the optimum position for the attachment of any fitting
• Anticipating and solving waterproofing issues.