Bob Lavertue
Springfield Fan & Centerboard Co.
20 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 783-5589
Bob is our only source for top quality traditional brass hardware. He makes perfect reproduction Old Town pintles and gudgions. Bob also makes mast head blocks, single, cheek, and double blocks, beckets, and leeboard brackets—everything the canoe sailor needs. (Blocks designed for 5/16" line). Be sure to place order well in advance.
Jamestown Distributors
28 Narragansett Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
1-800-423-0030
The best source for silicon bronze carriage bolts. Call for a catalog or browse through their on-line fasteners catalog.