Sailboat Deck Fairleads
Fairleads are a simple and economical means of containing,
deflecting or correcting the lead angle of control lines. Fairleads are used to deflect sheets and control lines to provide a "fair lead" to winches, clutches or cleats. Other common applications of fairleads include tweaker control on small keelboats and jib sheets on dinghys. Use fairleads when lines need to be deflected a small amount. When deflecting lines over a large angle, use blocks. About Harken Fairleads Harken Bolt-Down Fairleads are used as shallow-angle line deflectors on boats 6 to 15 m (20 to 50 ft). These weight-saving fairleads are built of 6061-T6 Hard Lube-anodized aluminum for durability. Smooth surfaces and radiused center holes minimize line wear. Harken Bolt-Down Fairleads are available in single, double, and triple configurationswith 12 or 16 mm hole sizes. Harken Lead Rings are simple, weight-saving devices used to route line for jib in-haulers, twings, barberhaulers, lazy jacks, cascading backstays and other applications requiring minimal fine-tune adjustments. Rings are Hard Lube-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum for a smooth, slippery surface, and with no moving parts, wear is minimal. About Shaefer Fairleads Shaefer Bullseye Deck Fairlead are made from Injection molded plastic that allow easy and smooth line leads. Shaefer Bullseye fairleads are made for line direction only. About Spinlock Bullseye Fairleads About Wichard FRX Rings We at Mauri Pro Sailing are fully committed to be your Sailboat Fairlead specialist not only providing the sailing community with a comprehensive and easy to use web site but with all the appropriate technical information that you might need to select your sailboat hardware and equipment. If you need any assistance selecting the appropriate fairleads for your boat please contact us. Our crew is ready to help! |