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Cleat towers are fittings used to control the mainsail sheet of a sailboat or sailing dinghy from either side of the vessel. They are composed of a pivoting arm equipped with a sheet block and a jam cleat to hold the sheet fast once properly adjusted.

Applications

Such gear can be used aboard almost any type of sailboat.

Technologies

These fittings are generally stainless steel. They pivot around a vertical axis so that the sheet exits the block in the direction of the crew member handling it. The block sits on a spring and is held by a metal or textile strap. Sailing dinghies often replace this arrangement with a simple fairlead. Leaving the block, the sheet runs through a fairlead and is held fast by a cam cleat.

How to choose

Choice will depend on the type, model and size of the sailboat, the size of the mainsail and the diameter of its sheets.

Fairlead / cam cleat rotating tower for sailboats SWL = 90 / 150 KG Seldén

The eye swivel is designed for control lines close to the deck, as with dinghy jib sheets. The swivel can also be used on bigger boats if the...

Cam cleat rotating tower for sailboats 30103 Wichard

Commentary Easy turning For mainsheet...

Cam cleat rotating tower for sailboats KSC Karver Systems

UNIVERSAL SWIVEL CLEAT BASES" Assembled...

Cam cleat rotating tower for sailboats 402 Harken

Use cam swivel bases when leads must rotate to face the trimmer. Ball bearing swivel bases feature dual rows of Delrin® ball bearings that swivel freely even under high loads. Bases include stand-up springs and a U-adaptor to accept a variety of appropriate blocks. The 144 is the standard configuration...