Mast Gates (and the Passing of Tom Loque)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:39 +0000

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Links to products mentioned in this video:
Catalina Direct "mast gater": https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/capri-22/rigging/standing-rigging/spar-fittings/mastgater-sail-track-gate-c-22-cp-22/

CatalinaDirect also has other products you can find by searching "track gate" on their website.

Rig-Rite sail gates: https://rigrite.com/Spars/MetalMast_Spars/MetalMast_Mainsail_Gates.php

Seldon: https://shop-us.seldenmast.com/collections/rig-hardware-sail-entries?srsltid=AfmBOoplfqR27-vrlN_6FlCWvHkrBFJ29KALc6XkMbVJDLo3RcvK6Cdl

Blue Water Yachts mast track cover: https://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/3454-1m3.htm

Vela Sailing Supply Allen Bros mast gate bar: https://velasailingsupply.com/products/allen-brothers-22mm-x-138mm-mast-gate-bar?_pos=1&_sid=36bebbbca&_ss=r

Stingy Sailor DIY mast gate article: https://stingysailor.com/2014/04/26/mast-gates-solution-2/

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Passing of Tom Loque
1:31 - Status of Mastgates.com
2:32 - What is a mast gate
3:30 - Current suppliers
3:39 - Catalina Direct
4:30 - Rig-Rite
5:05 - Seldon
5:45 - Blue Water Yachts
6:18 - Vela Sailing Supply
6:46 - DIY
7:23 - Sail stop
8:03 - Outro