
One Design · Multihull
Tornado parts, rigging and specifications
The Tornado is a multihull one-design class, with a published length overall of 20 ft (6.10 m). MAURIPRO lists 26 parts for the Tornado below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.
- Multihull
- 26 parts
- 3 published figures
Your Tornado at MAURIPRO
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Tornado parts
Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.
Mainsheet · 8 mm · 29.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Dinghy Race Grip - 8 mm (5/16 in) Dyneema Cordura Single Braid
Trapeze lines (double trapeze, 2 per side) · 3 mm · 22.1 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Personal flotation device, non-inflatable (one per crew)
Zhik USCG Approved - Performance Racecut PFD - Unisex (Black)
Mainsheet traveller line · 8 mm · 4.9 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Dinghy Race Grip - 8 mm (5/16 in) Dyneema Cordura Single Braid
Trapeze height adjusters · 4 mm · 5.2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 4 mm (5/32 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Gennaker sheet (continuous) · 8 mm · 49.2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Dinghy Race Grip - 8 mm (5/16 in) Dyneema Cordura Single Braid
Trampoline side lashings · 3 mm · 18 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Bowsprit front stays (tack-block bridles) · 4 mm · 8.2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Bowsprit middle stays (mid-section bridles) · 4 mm · 8.2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
Gennaker tack line shock cord · 4 mm · 29.5 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 4 mm (5/32 in) Latex / Polyester
Cunningham shock cord take-up · 4 mm · 23 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - Elastic - 4 mm (5/32 in) Latex / Polyester
Jib sheet (self-tacking, one piece) · 5 mm · 27.9 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Gennaker halyard / retrieval line · 5 mm · 72.2 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Gennaker tack line · 5 mm · 24.6 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Main cunningham (downhaul) · 5 mm · 39.4 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Main halyard · 6 mm · 65.6 ft cut length
Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
Harken part numbers cross-checked against Harken's published one-design deck layout for the Tornado (checked 2026-11-04).
Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.
Tornado specifications
| Specification | Published figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall (LOA) | 6.10 m (20 ft) | Harken one-design deck layout page; matches Wikipedia |
| Beam | 3.05 m (9.9 ft) | Harken one-design deck layout page; matches Wikipedia |
| Spinnaker / gennaker area | 25 m² (269 sq ft) | Harken one-design deck layout page; matches Wikipedia |
Figures are shown as each source publishes them, with the other unit converted. Class rules set the measurements that count for racing.
Tornado tuning guides
- International Tornado Class Association (Darren Bundock): Tuning Guide – Darren Bundock's Secret Settings Revealed1 page
- Roland Gaebler (class-hosted): Tuning The TornadoVersion 1996 · 9 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.
Tornado class rules and references
- Class rules: Tornado Class Rules 2025 Version 1.0, effective 2025 July 15 (status Approved)
- Class association: tornado-class.org
References checked 2026-11-04.
Tornado buying questions
What Tornado parts does MAURIPRO carry?
26 products are listed for the Tornado on this page: halyards, sheets & control lines (13); blocks & sheaves (5); hiking, trapeze & crew gear (4); instruments & electronics (3); safety equipment (1). Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.
How do I know a part fits my Tornado?
Each part here is linked to the Tornado because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the Tornado 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 Tornado?
Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including International Tornado Class Association (Darren Bundock) (Tuning Guide – Darren Bundock's Secret Settings Revealed, Current class web page (undated)); Roland Gaebler (class-hosted) (Tuning The Tornado, Undated (Gaebler as 1996 and 1997 World Champion; pre-spinnaker rig)). 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 Tornado?
The class is governed by its class rules (Tornado Class Rules 2025 Version 1.0, effective 2025 July 15 (status Approved)). 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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Zhik USCG Approved - Performance Racecut PFD - Unisex (Black)
ZHK-PFD-0045-U-BLK
$139.99 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Harken Block - Carbo 57mm Triple - Ratchet - Swivel / 150 Cam-Matic (Black)
HAR2140
$292.95 USDList Price: $332.95 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Ronstan Trapeze Handles, Vertical grip - Red - Pair
RONRF5122R-2
$42.16 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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Premium Ropes - Dinghy Race Grip - 8 mm (5/16 in) Dyneema Cordura Single Braid
PRR-417-08
$2.68 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 4 mm (5/32 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-04
$1.44 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - S Cup - 6 mm (1/4 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PRR-330-06
$1.25 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - DX Core 99 - 3 mm (1/8 in) Dyneema SK99 Single Braid
PRR-451-03
$0.98 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - S Cup - 5 mm (3/16 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PRR-330-05
$0.87 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - S Cup - 4 mm (5/32 in) Stirotex core / Polyester cover
PRR-330-04
$0.57 USDUnit price /Unavailable -

Premium Ropes - Elastic - 4 mm (5/32 in) Latex / Polyester
PRR-760-04
$0.29 USDUnit price /Unavailable -
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