What rigging applications does POWERLITE PBO Rigging cover?
POWERLITE PBO Rigging is engineered specifically for sailboat standing rigging, such as a boat's backstay, checkstays, runners, jumpers, diamonds and/or shrouds.

What is PBO?
PBO fiber is the next generation super fiber, offering the highest strength and modulus of any synthetic fiber on the market. In fact PBO's strength and modulus are almost double that of Kevlar® (p-Aramid fiber). PBO stands for (polybenzoxazole)

What type of weight savings should I expect?
POWERLITE PBO Rigging cable is 75% lighter (or 1/4 the weight) than steel wire or rod of equivalent stretch. The entire system with terminations, chafe protection, and turnbuckles is typically 65% lighter (or 1/3 the weight). Every system comparison will vary depending on the configurations used.

What performance gains should I expect?
POWERLITE PBO Rigging will improve power transfer, acceleration, top speed, improved boat maneuverability, decreased transition time, reduce pitching and hobby horsing due to the reduce weight aloft. Synthetic rigging reduces shock loading by the damping characteristics of the synthetic fibers which will reduce stress to the mast and mating components. ( Refer to performance benefits sheet)

What sizes are available and what do they replace?
POWERLITE PBO Rigging is available in sizes to replace 3/16" through 9/16” wire or -4 through -30 rod based on equivalent stretch characteristics. Download the Powerlite Selection Guide to review technical comparisons.

What colors are available?
POWERLITE PBO Rigging is available in black.

What fittings are available with POWERLITE PBO?
Powerlite PBO Rigging is developed to provide a complete drop in replacement for most wire and rod rigging systems. All compatible fittings are available including:

· Threaded Studs
· Stemballs
· T-Hooks
· Swivel Eyes
· Marine Eyes
. Toggle Forks
. Shroud Terminals
. Fully Integrated Turnbuckles


The system can be designed also for completely custom fittings as required.