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Precision Rigging, Race Prep & Marine Systems Done Right

A lifetime of sailing expertise and decades with the materials & tools. Practical, race-tested solutions to make your boat faster, safer, and simpler to sail. One-design dinghies, sportboats and keelboats, to high-end raceboats, and everything in between. Institutional fleets to Olympic level. We’ve done it all.

2008 Bejing Paralympic Sailing gold medal winners Nick Scandone & Maureen McKinnon. SKUD 18, rigged from bare hull by Dan Tucker

Why Tucker Sailing Services?

Built for Sailors Who Care About Details

Whether you’re dialing in a race program, upgrading deck hardware, or modernizing your electronics, you need work that holds up when the breeze comes up.

At Tucker Sailing Services, every splice, wire run, block, line & fitting  is approached with one goal: reliability under load. We don’t just install gear—we design clean, functional, reliable deck and onboard layouts built around how you actually sail.

Core Services

1. Running & Standing Rigging

  • Custom Dyneema® & high-modulus line splicing
  • Tapered sheets, halyards, tacklines, and cascades
  • Deck layout optimization, clutch servicing, and hardware upgrades

2. Race Prep & Optimization, One-Design or Handicap Racing

  • Rig tuning guidance and mark calibration for repeatable boat speed
  • Hardware repositioning and re-development for low-friction, fast & effective crew maneuvers
  • Foil fairing, mast-stepping, and pre-regatta safety/fleet compliance audits

3. Composites & Cosmetics

  • Repair of hull or structural damage in appropriate materials
  • Hull and foil fairing
  • Cosmetic repair, gelcoat or paint

4. Marine Electronics & Instrument Integration

  • NMEA 2000 / CAN bus network design, troubleshooting, and clean installs
  • Tactical race displays, polar data, and sensor calibration (wind, depth, speed)
  • Autopilot, chartplotter, and compass setup
  • Battery, charging, and onboard 12V power system overhauls

5. Vessel & Project Management

  • Delivery prep, equipment audits, and owner consultations
  • Project management and prioritization
  • Delivery by land or sea
  • Import/export

The TSS Approach

Clean Execution Race-Tested Durability Practical Systems
Zero clutter. Every run is streamlined, labeled, and serviceable. We specify hardware and cordage that won’t give out in heavy air. No unnecessary complexity—just setups that perform every time you cast off.

Testimonial

“Tucker Sailing dialed in our deck layout and rigging this season. Everything ran friction-free, our maneuvers got faster, and we spent zero time fixing gear between races.”

— Dana S. J/100

Ready to get your boat sorted?

From single line replacements to complete deck and network overhauls, let’s make sure your boat is fast, simple, and reliable.

    • Phone: 781.639.3004

    • Location:Serving Greater Boston, North Shore & Coastal New England

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Get in touch for a consultation, analysis, and estimate