One Design · Dinghy
Club 420 parts, rigging and specifications
Also known as: C420, Collegiate 420
The Club 420 is a dinghy one-design class, with a published length overall of 13 ft 11 in (4.24 m). MAURIPRO lists 47 parts for the Club 420 below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.
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Club 420 parts
Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.
Spinnaker sheet block lashings · 2.7 mm · 2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 2.5 mm (7/64 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Spinnaker pole (carbon option) · boat length 13.9 ft within the maker's stated range
Sized with: manufacturer boat-length range
Forte Carbon Spinnaker Pole 1 1/4 in. Dia., 9 ft. max. length (for Boats 13-19 ft.) - RWO/RWO Ends
Trapeze shock-cord return · 5 mm · 11 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 5 mm (3/16 in) Latex / Polyester
Whistle on lanyard, attached to PFD (one per crew)
LALIZAS Signals Nautical Whistle w/Lanyard USCG/SOLAS - Orange
Stand-up spring for mainsheet ratchet block
Harken Stand Up Spring - Height: 2 in (51 mm) & Outside Dia: 7/8 in (22 mm)
Vang cascade line (16:1) · 3 mm · 18 ft cut length · 16:1 max, max 5 sheaves (C.7.9) purchase
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Spinnaker halyard cleat, Harken Micro Carbo-Cam 471
Harken Cam Cleat - Carbo-Cam (Micro) 471 - Line: 1/8 to 1/4 in (3 to 6 mm)
Hiking strap support shock cord · 6 mm · 4.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 6 mm (1/4 in) Latex / Polyester
Traveller bar end / bridle shackle, Ronstan wide D (RF1853)
Ronstan Shackle - Wide D - Pin Dia: 1/4 in (6.0 mm)
Jib halyard tail (replacement) · 4 mm · 16 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Trim - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK78 core / Polyester cover
Mainsheet cam cleat, Harken Carbo-Cam 365
Harken Cam Cleat - Carbo-Cam 365 (Standard) - Line: 1/8 to 3/8 in (3 to 10 mm)
Trapeze height-adjuster lines · 5 mm · 7 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PFD, USCG approved, non-inflatable (one per crew) (alternative)
Zhik USCG Approved - Performance Racecut PFD - Unisex (Black)
Spinnaker pole downhaul / foreguy (shock cord) · 5 mm · 8 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 5 mm (3/16 in) Latex / Polyester
Boom mainsheet block, Harken 40 mm Carbo 90 degree (2659)
Harken Block - Carbo 40mm Single - 90° Fixed Head
Hiking strap aft ties · 5 mm · 4 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Spinnaker bag shock cord · 5 mm · 5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 5 mm (3/16 in) Latex / Polyester
Hiking strap centre ties · 5 mm · 1.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Spinnaker pole stowage shock cord · 5 mm · 9 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 5 mm (3/16 in) Latex / Polyester
Spinnaker halyard · 4 mm · 38 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 4 mm (5/32 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Topping lift (spinnaker pole uphaul) · 4 mm · 30 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 4 mm (5/32 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Main halyard · 5 mm · 40 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Outhaul · 5 mm · 10 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Main cunningham · 5 mm · 5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Centreboard uphaul · 5 mm · 7.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Centreboard uphaul thru-deck block, Harken Micro (242)
Harken Block - Micro 22mm Single - Through-Deck
Centreboard downhaul · 5 mm · 5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Jib sheet · 8 mm · 25 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 8 mm (5/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Harken part numbers cross-checked against Harken's published one-design deck layout for the Club 420 (checked 2026-11-04).
Parts marked "Sized for this boat" are chosen from the manufacturer sizing guides published on our Selection Guides pages (Harken winch chart, Forespar pole guide, Harken mainsheet guide, Schaefer hardware chart) using the published dimensions of the Club 420. They are not specified by the class rules; check your class rules for limits before racing.
Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.
Club 420 specifications
| Specification | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall (LOA)Identical on C420 Pro page | 13.9' (4.24 m) | ZIM Sailing (Club 420 class builder) — C420 Race / C420 Pro product pages, SPECS 'Length' |
| Beam | 5.5' (1.68 m) | ZIM Sailing — C420 Race / C420 Pro product pages, SPECS 'Beam'; matches Harken one-design deck layout page |
| Draft | 2.95' (0.90 m) | ZIM Sailing — C420 Race / C420 Pro product pages, SPECS 'Draft' |
| Hull weightClass minimum weight, rule C.5.6: bare hull rigged with… | Not less than 230 lbs (104.3 kg) | Club 420 Class Association — Club 420 Class Rules, updated February 3rd, 2022, C.5.6 Weight |
| Hull weight | 230 lbs (104 kg) | ZIM Sailing — C420 Race / C420 Pro product pages, SPECS 'Hull Weight'; matches Harken one-design deck layout page |
| Jib area | 30.14 sq ft (2.80 m²) | Harken one-design deck layout page; matches Wikipedia |
| Spinnaker / gennaker area | 95 sq ft (8.83 m²) | Harken one-design deck layout page; matches Wikipedia |
| CrewClass rule | The Club 420 shall be raced with two persons on board. | Club 420 Class Association — Club 420 Class Rules, updated February 3rd, 2022, C.3.2 |
| Builder | Zim, Simmons Boatworks, and Devoti | Club 420 Class Association — About the Class page ('3 manufacturers' the class works closely with); Class Rules A.1.4-A.1.5 (Board-builders) |
| RigSloop with mainsail, jib, spinnaker and single trapeze | Trapeze wire shall be used to support the weight of only one crew member who shall not be the helms-person | Club 420 Class Association — Club 420 Class Rules, updated February 3rd, 2022, C.3.7 |
Figures are shown as each source publishes them, with the other unit converted. Class rules set the measurements that count for racing.
Club 420 tuning guides
- Zim Sailing: Zim 420 Rigging & Tuning GuideVersion 2012 · 7 pages
- North Sails: North Club 420 tuning guide and Upwind Sail Trim ChartVersion 2016 · 5 pages
- Vanguard Sailboats: Vanguard Sailboats Guide to Tuning the New C420 SailsVersion 2005 · 5 pages
- College of Charleston (Greg Fisher): 420 Tuning suggestionsVersion 2012 · 7 pages
Tuning guides belong to the sailmakers that publish them. MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them; ask the sailmaker or your class association for a copy.
Club 420 class rules and references
- Class rules: Club 420 Class Rules, updated February 3, 2022
- Class association: club420.org
- Builder: zimsailing.com
References checked 2026-11-04.
Club 420 buying questions
What Club 420 parts does MAURIPRO carry?
47 products are listed for the Club 420 on this page: halyards, sheets & control lines (14); blocks & sheaves (13); cleats, clutches & fairleads (4); deck hardware (1); spinnaker poles (1); hiking, trapeze & crew gear (5); and more. Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.
How do I know a part fits my Club 420?
Each part here is linked to the Club 420 because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the Club 420 parts lists we reviewed (including Harken's published one-design deck layout for this class). Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details and your class rules, or ask our technical team before you order.
Are there tuning guides for the Club 420?
Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including Zim Sailing (Zim 420 Rigging & Tuning Guide, 2012 (document dated 29 Jan 2012)); North Sails (North Club 420 tuning guide and Upwind Sail Trim Chart, Undated (scanned copy posted by the class in 2016)); Vanguard Sailboats (Vanguard Sailboats Guide to Tuning the New C420 Sails, 2005 (for the sails redesigned in spring 2003)); College of Charleston (Greg Fisher) (420 Tuning suggestions, 2012). These guides belong to their publishers; MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them, so please get them from the sailmaker or your class association.
Which rules govern the Club 420?
The class is governed by its class rules (Club 420 Class Rules, updated February 3, 2022). Check the current edition with the class association before buying parts for racing.
Everything in this collection
All products currently in this MAURIPRO collection, with filters.
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Ronstan Fairlead - Stainless Steel Lined - 14mm (9/16") ID - Black
RONRF59
$8.67 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Zhik USCG Approved - Performance Racecut PFD - Unisex (Black)
ZHK-PFD-0045-U-BLK
$139.99 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Zhik USCG Approved - Active PFD - Unisex (Black)
ZHK-PFD-0041-U-BLK
$109.99 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Harken Cam Cleat - Carbo-Cam (Micro) 471 - Line: 1/8 to 1/4 in (3 to 6 mm)
HAR471
$32.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Harken Cam Cleat - Carbo-Cam 365 (Standard) - Line: 1/8 to 3/8 in (3 to 10 mm)
HAR365
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Harken Cam Cleat - Cam-Matic 150 - Line: 1/8 to 1/2 in (3 to 12 mm)
HAR150
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Harken Stand Up Spring - Height: 2 in (51 mm) & Outside Dia: 7/8 in (22 mm)
HAR071PAIR
$3.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable




