Clamcleat - Rudder Auto-Release Cleat Racing Mini- CL257

The Auto-Release cleat provides the neatest and best solution to the problem of how to lock-down a rudder blade yet allow it to flip-up if it hits the bottom or a solid obstacle in the water. The cleat holds downhaul rope securely yet will release them immediately when the cleat is overloaded. Once tripped, it can be easily reset in seconds by just pushing the cleat back down into its base.

The CL257 is also fitted with an adjustable cam so that the release tension can be set to suit the boat and local conditions. The cam is adjusted until the rudder blade is held down reliably under maximum sailing conditions. The CL257 will then be set so that the least strain is put on the rudder if it hits an obstacle.

The CL257 can be fitted to virtually all lifting tillers and can also be used to protect centre boards.

 CL257 Auto-Release Racing Mini

The Clamcleat CL257 Auto-Release cleat provides the neatest and best solution to the problem of how to lock-down a rudder blade yet allow it to flip-up if it hits the bottom or a solid obstacle in the water. The cleat holds ropes securely yet will release them immediately when the cleat is overloaded.

Once tripped, it can be easily reset in seconds by just pushing the cleat back down into its base. The CL257 is fitted with an adjustable cam so that the release tension can be set to suit the boat and local conditions. The cam is adjusted until the rudder blade is held down reliably under maximum sailing conditions. The CL257 will then be set so that the least strain is put on the rudder if it hits an obstacle. The CL257 can be fitted to virtually all lifting tillers and can also be used to protect centre boards. Fitting instructions are included with every CL257.

Technical Details           Metric             Imperial
Rope Diameter            4 - 6mm          5/32 - 1/4"
Material            Aluminium & Acetal     Aluminium & Acetal
Hole Centres                 36mm              1 3/8"
Length                          68mm               2 5/8"
Width                            22mm               7/8"
Height                          28mm               1 1/8"
Bolt Size                      M4              #8-32. 5/32"
Screw Size                  4.2                    No 8
Weight                      31gms                1.1oz

The purchaser is responsible for choosing the correct product for its particular application.

Not to be used for lifting Humans.