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The tensioning reel allows guylines on larger portable radio masts to be quickly and easily tensioned and released. The PT300771 is impact resistant, corrosion proof and weather proof. The reel is fitted with a CL211 Mk1 cleat, which automatically grips the rope when tensioning. Easy to use, even when wearing thick gloves in sub-zero conditions. Just push the reel up the guyline to tension and pull the rope towards the handle to release. The reel both stores the rope and allows you to adjust the guyline length when setting up the mast.

Carbon fibre, Stainless steel and Aluminum are dissimilar compounds and if bolted together without using an inhibitor between them the Carbon fibre and Aluminum will slowly degrade. This is called electrolytic de-composition, and this is the same problem as when using Stainless steel fastenings on aluminum spars etc. Important note- most mast manufactures would not recommend you drill any holes in your mast or spar but this is not practical for most sailors these days. There are a lot of opinions out there on the forums etc. and different methods of attaching our products. Using a dissimilar material bonding adhesive like Plexus is popular. We recommend leaving this to the experts because, if not completed correctly this could lead to damage to the structural strength of your spars. So, after taking advice from several carbon fibre spar manufactures, this is what we would advise. 1/ Put masking tape on the spar, on the area where the cleat will be fitted. Mark out and tape the product into position and reeve the cleat to ensure it is in the correct place. Go through all the scenarios that you would use the cleat for, again, to ensure it is in the best position.   2/ Drill the holes using a sharp drill bit without applying to much pressure as this can create a problem when the drill bit breaks through the inner surface. Too much pressure can damage the inside of the hole and the fibre weave.   3/ Create a plastic backing pad to go between the aluminum cleat and the carbon fibre (the retail card the cleat comes on is ideal) or a thin piece of plastic shaped to the cleat, drilled with the 2 fixing holes. Also make 2 x plastic washers the same size or larger than the 2 x S/S washers you will use to secure the cleat. A paper hole punch works well to punch out the centre holes. 4/... For the full fitting advice click below

We produce a range of cleats for use in sun protection systems, Sunshades, Sun sails, Awnings and larger umbrellas and are ideal for use in both the northern and southern hemisphere. Cleats can be used with Aluminium and Carbon Fibre Poles where the rope runs internally or externally, or be wall mounted. Our cleats are the ideal solution for tensioning and adjusting the canvas canopy and the Power Grip cleats allow for greater and controlled higher loads whilst using smaller ropes. Our CL257Auto Release cleat allows you to set your maximum load to avoid damaging the canvas canopy during extreme weather conditions.

We can now offer an in-house 3D modelling service to our customers to assist with product development. This service allows for a rapid visual response for our customers before entering into modifying or producing new tooling.

As I am sure you are aware, due to Covid restriction and the uncertainty around Brexit, there are certain grades of nylon base material where the production has been scaled back over the last 12 months. This is starting to have an effect on the supply chain. Our stocks are OK for now, but we are starting to hear of concerns within the industry. Manufacturers are starting to scale up production again. We are doing everything to overcome this situation and will keep you posted. We have committed to over 6 months of raw aluminium stock to ensure our alloy cleats are always available. For now, we would advise, wherever possible, to use the aluminium version of a cleat. We, of course, will keep you up to date with the situation.

This very simple and cost-effective way of combining our CL211MK2/S2 fairlead cleat with becket, together with 2 x PT5110 Titanium thimbles, to create a 2 point (each side) or 3 point (using 4 x PT5110) Lazy Jack System for 6mm line. Slacken whilst sailing and tighten just before you want to drop the mainsail (ensure topping lift is also tightened) by only needing to adjust one line. The Lazy Jack system keeps the sail tidy, secure and off the deck. This gives you the full visibility and control whilst you are mooring or coming along side. Once moored simple flank and tie down your mainsail as normal.

Paul Botterill has joined the team at Clamcleats Ltd as Marketing/Business development manager. Paul brings over 36 years experience of the leisure marine market working in both manufacturing and retail. “Clamcleats Ltd has some ambitious plans for the future, and I am very excited to be part of them and I look forward to developing this with our customers”.

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