ISO Dinghy Purchasing Information

Where to buy your ISO parts is a common question banded around. Quite rightly so as, one, we need bits so our boats and ourselves can function properly; and two, it isn't common knowledge where to source bits from! There are several sources of supply depending upon what you want and if you want it new or second hand. Obviously (or at least I hope this is obvious), the list below shows by default the source for buying new unless stated otherwise. If you want second hand, then the message board on this website has a "for sale" and "wanted" section on it:

Item(s)	UniqueISO Part?	Supplier(Click for Contact Info)	Comments
Hulls:
Bare Hull (No fittings or space frame)
Complete fitted out hull
Space Frame			These are on a made to order basis at the moment as demand is low, so you may find that you have to wait a short while to get one.
Mast Step
Wings			There are currently no suitable wing moulds, but the class is working with Rooster to rectify this.

Foils & Steering Gear:
Lower Rudder stock (the bit that clamps around the rudder blade)			If you want the original Cast stock, then you will have to look at second hand ones. HOWEVER, you can use anything that fits or even make your own from ANY material, so long as you comply with ISO Class Rules Section 3 part (f) The Class technical committee are currently working with Rooster and other builders to come up with a standard carbon stock for the boat.
Top Rudder stock (bit that pivots and locks to lower rudder stock)			If you want the original Cast stock, then you will have to look at second hand ones. HOWEVER, you can use anything that fits or even make your own from ANY material, so long as you comply with ISO Class Rules Section 3 part (f) The Class technical committee are currently working with Rooster and other builders to come up with a standard carbon stock for the boat.
Rudder stock fittings			This includes cam, spring, grub screw, bolts, nylon washers etc....
Tiller Tube			If you want the original Cast stock, then you will have to look at second hand ones. HOWEVER, you can use anything that fits or even make your own from ANY material, so long as you comply with ISO Class Rules Section 3 part (f) The Class technical committee are currently working with Rooster and other builders to come up with a standard carbon stock for the boat.
Tiller Extension		Any Chandler / Supplier
Rudder Blade			Again suitable moulds for these do not currently exist but the class association are working with rooster to rectify the problem
Centreboard			Again suitable moulds for these do not currently exist but the class association are working with rooster to rectify the problem
Spars:
Booms			You can purchase your boom fully rigged, from Rooster. You can either buy a bendy ali one, or a stiff Carbon one, both are legal. You can even obtain your own tube and dress it yourself, so long as you comply with the ISO Class Rules Section 4 Part (p) and the Boom Technical Drawing detailing the take off points for the mainsheet and kicker.
Masts			Fully rigged, part rigged or bare tube, with or without spreaders, your choice.
Gennaker Pole			Currently Aluminium, but we would like to see a carbon replacement.
Nylon Gennaker Pole end caps
Kicker & Mainsheet Strops
Gennaker Socks
Sails:
Main / Jib / Kite (Hyde Sails)
Main / Jib / Kite (Sobstad)		Other ISO Sailors (second hand only nowadays)	Sobstad sails manufactured after 1st April 2007 are class illegal. (ISO Class Rule 4.3 Para 2.)
Miscellaneous:
Blocks		Any Chandler / Supplier
Cleats (& Wedges for)		Any Chandler / Supplier
Springs		Any Chandler / Supplier
Deck Eyes		Any Chandler / Supplier
Bobbles		Any Chandler / Supplier
Inspection hatches		Any Chandler / Supplier
Compasses		Any Chandler / Supplier
Ropes & Elastic (Any usage)		Any Chandler / Supplier	Suggested rope types & lengths are on this ISO website in the Help Guides / Rigging & Tuning section (Click Here...)
Top & Bottom Covers, Wing bags, foil bags.		Rooster Sailing.com; ConceptSails.com; Rain & Sun.	The covers are obviously unique (they won't fit any other boat) but you can get them from various suppliers, some of which are listed.
Launching Trolley & Road Base

Good to hear that you are considering an ISO, below are a few things to watch out for when buying a second hand ISO. The only problem at the moment is that the class is popular and the second hand boats tend to sell quite quickly. In the meantime here are a few pointers;

• Mast;
  Look for compressed sidewall at spreader bracket or at frame level.
  Also check for cracks at the hounds.

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