Hall Spars

Overview

Hall Spars designs and manufactures high-performance carbon fiber masts, booms, and rigging components for sailing yachts used in cruising and racing.¹²³ Founded in the United States in 1980, the company pioneered carbon fiber use in marine spars starting in 1984 and adopted autoclave curing in 1992, now operating from facilities in the Netherlands.¹² It employs proprietary male mandrel moulding processes for precision manufacturing.²

History

Hall Spars was founded on June 9, 1980, in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States, as pioneers in carbon fiber for sailing yacht rigs.¹ The company began working with carbon in 1984 and introduced autoclave curing in 1992.²⁵ It later established state-of-the-art facilities in Breskens, Netherlands, where it continues production.²

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured at state-of-the-art facilities in Breskens, Zeeland, Netherlands.² The company uses proprietary male mandrel moulding processes and autoclave curing for carbon fiber components.²⁵ Production is in-house, focusing on precision and reliability.²

Notable Products

• Oceanfurl Boom - Furling boom system for easy sail handling on cruising yachts.
• Race Booms - Lightweight carbon booms optimized for racing performance.
• V-Boom - Versatile carbon fiber boom design for various yacht sizes.
• Carbon Fiber Masts - High-performance masts using advanced carbon construction.
• Custom Carbon Rigs - Tailored rigging solutions from concept to delivery.

Reputation

Hall Spars is regarded by sailing professionals for its pioneering role in carbon fiber spars and reliable high-performance products.¹²³ Enthusiasts value the precision from proprietary manufacturing and long-term durability in racing and cruising.⁴⁵ Some sources note a shift from US origins to Dutch operations, but no major criticisms appear in available data.¹²