Schaefer Marine

Schaefer Marine Since 1966, Schaefer Marine has stood at the forefront of Marine hardware design and construction, o We continue to advance our hardware and block line.

For over 45 years, Schaefer Marine has led the way in innovative and reliable sailboat and marine hardware. We pride ourselves on having the toughest gear on the water that will always stand up to the rigors of the marine environment. Schaefer furlers have long been respected as the finest furlers on the market and that reputation continues intact. Our Boom Furling systems have made sailing easier

for sailors around the world. Several hundred systems on the water have proven to be strong and easy to use. Did you know we X-Ray every investment cast piece of hardware to enter our shop? This is the “extra” step we go to ensuring your safety. In addition, our finishing process including the use of walnut shells enhances the final appearance of our hardware enhancing the look of your yacht. In January of 2011, Schaefer Marine became the US Distributor for Sea-Sure products and Hawke Marine products both from the United Kingdom. We will use our extensive dealer network to get these exciting products into your hands as quickly as possible. For more information on their products go to: http://www.sea-sure.co.uk, http://www.hawkmarineproducts.com. As the social media revolution continues, look for us on Facebook for updates on new products and events. As always, let us know what we can do to make your sailing experience more fun!

10/15/2025
05/16/2025

2100 drum plates

Good morning from the US Sailboat show in Annapolis MD. Join us in booth X1 as we are thrilled to be doing shows again!
10/15/2021

Good morning from the US Sailboat show in Annapolis MD. Join us in booth X1 as we are thrilled to be doing shows again!

LEGEND!! Hear from our man Burt from The 5 Capes, Seaburban Around Alone. Solo, non-stop circumnavigation!!!! My name is...
04/28/2021

LEGEND!! Hear from our man Burt from The 5 Capes, Seaburban Around Alone. Solo, non-stop circumnavigation!!!!

My name is Bert. On July 18th 2020, I arrived back in Victoria BC after completing a 265 day, solo, non-stop circumnavigation via the 5 Great Capes using only traditional navigational tools. That is to say, no electronic positioning finding whatsoever. I became only the 9th person in history and the first North or South American to complete such a voyage using only a sextant, watch, tables, and almanac.

The success of my circumnavigation is due in no small part to the Schaefer furlers I had installed on Seaburban. I used a Schaefer 3100 on the forestay and a 2100 on a Solent some 3 feet or so inboard of the forestay. There are no words to describe the abuse that those furlers stood up to. Time and time again, I literally bet my life on your gear while sailing more than 15,000 nautical miles in the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties. I did everything you are not supposed to do with a roller reefing headsail in conditions that beggar description. Both furlers never failed me. Today, after more than 28,800 miles, they look and perform as good as new.

I am writing to thank you and Schaefer Marine for producing a truly exceptional product. It is said that the sea will find every weakness and expose any shortcut. If that is indeed true, then sea itself has not found the Schaefer 3100 and 2100 furlers on Seaburban wanting in the least. For me, I would never go to sea without any other furler gear no matter if it’s around the bay or around the world.

In fact, I’ve installed another 2100 on the inner forestay. I flew a storm jib on the inner forestay when circumnavigating and I wished at every moment that I had that sail set, that I had a furler on that stay. There were times that at 48 sq. ft., my smallest hank-on jib was way too much for conditions. Going forward to set or hand that sail on those days was something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. Being able to easily furl or reef even the tiniest storm jib is more than just peace of mind. It might very well save you, the boat, or both. I wouldn’t consider anything other than a Schaefer for the job.

If there’s ever anything I can do to pay Schaefer Marine back - or forward as the case may be - for contributing to my voyage’s success, please do not hesitate to ask. Thanks again.

05/19/2020

Schaefer Marine – Covid 19 Update

We are back up and running!

As of May 19, we have brought back our Machine shop crew in order to start the process of reopening our shop. We will be able to fill orders in a timely manner but do ask for your patience as we transition into the next phase of this situation. Thank you to everyone for their patience during this difficult situation and a very large Thank You to the front line healthcare workers and the many others who have kept our country running. We at Schaefer are very appreciative to everyone and now it’s time to slowly get back to living our “new normal”.

We lost a dear friend this past weekend. Our Shop Manager, Gary Casmira of Dartmouth, MA, lost his life after a motorc...
07/05/2018

We lost a dear friend this past weekend. Our Shop Manager, Gary Casmira of Dartmouth, MA, lost his life after a motorcycle accident. Gary was as honest as they come and always there for you with a smile and a laugh. We here at Schaefer send our very best to his family during this very difficult period.

There is a Go Fund Me page set up for Gary here found here:

The last day of June the Casmira family lost their rock. Their father, grandfather, husband. Gary Casmira Sr. died tragically in a motorcycle accident late saturday afternoon leaving behind his sons Gary jr, Cory and Louis, as well as his devoted wife Colleen and many grandchildren. He was a genu...

Gearing up! Ideal windlass parts getting sorted and ready for new models available from Schaefer Marine.
05/30/2018

Gearing up! Ideal windlass parts getting sorted and ready for new models available from Schaefer Marine.

05/25/2018

Enjoy the long weekend! Go for a SAIL!!!

Schaefer’s machine shop is busy working on new boom furler end fittings. These are for our “Beta” systems. The end f...
05/25/2018

Schaefer’s machine shop is busy working on new boom furler end fittings. These are for our “Beta” systems. The end fittings start as a 70 lb billet of 6061-t6 aluminum and end up as a 7.5 lb beautifully machined and anodized part.

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158 Duchaine Boulevard
New Bedford, MA
02745

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(508) 995-9511

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