Is a Clutch always the best solution?

Is a Clutch always the best solution? The simple answer is no but it does depend on the application, boat size and the type of sailing you do. If it's one of your halyards, you race and your boat is over 7m then in most cases the clutch mechanism is advantageous. If on the other hand you are racing something smaller, cruising or needing to control lines for other applications, for example outhauls, cunningham, kicker, spinnaker pole uphauls etc, then the Clamcleat cleat CL211MK1AN, keeper CL814 and cage CL816 for lines up to 6mm could be the best solution for your application, taking up less space, more compact and at 70% less than the price of a clutch.