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CL211 MK1 Racing Junior Mk1
A very strong alloy deck cleat. Silver and hard anodised finishes.
| Technical Details | Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rope Diameter |  |
3 - 6mm | 1/8 - 1/4" |
| Material |  |
Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Hole Centres |  |
66mm | 2 5/8" |
| Length |  |
82mm | 3 1/4" |
| Width |  |
18mm | 11/16" |
| Height |  |
23mm | 7/8 |
| Bolt Size |  |
M5 | #10-24. 3/16" |
| Screw Size |  |
4.8 | No 10 |
| Weight |  |
34gms | 1.2oz |
The Clamcleat® CL211 Mk1 Racing Junior is a very strong alloy cleat. The fairlead guides the rope into the teeth. The specially shaped base means the CL211 Mk1 can be fitted to all curved and flat surfaces. Used on sailboats and racing dinghies, for spars and control lines. Also kayaks and sun sails.
See photo of a bank of CL211 Mk1, fitted with CL814, on a Merlin Rocket dinghy.
Two finishes are available:
CL211 Mk1 has a silver stove enamel finish for a cost effective, high quality coating.
CL211 Mk1AN has a hard anodised finish to give a hard wearing surface.
This is a popular cleat with a number of variations and accessories:-
CL203 is the nylon version of CL211 Mk1.
A slightly smaller alloy cleat is the CL211 Mk2.
Using a CL818 Tapered Pad can aid rope alignment.
Use a CL814 Keeper to keep the rope in the cleat, or out of the cleat.
If you want a becket, use the CL704.
CL217 Mk1 has a side entry fairlead on the right of the cleat.
CL218 Mk1 has a side entry fairlead on the left of the cleat.
CL230 has a bottom roller so the rope can enter from below the cleat.
The CL236 has a roller fairlead, so the rope can enter from above the cleat.
The CL826-11 has a special base that allows the CL211 Mk1 to be rigged on a rope, in mid-air.
A chromed version of the CL211 Mk1 is available for non-marine environments.
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Q: Is CL211MK1 available in plastic?
Ans: The plastic version of the CL211MK1 is the CL203.
Q: What size of rope can you use on the CL211MK1?
Ans: The CL211MK2 will accept ropes from 3-6mm.
Q: What is a fairlead cleat?
Ans: A fairlead guides the rope through the cleat making it easier to adjust the position of the rope. The rope will need to be threaded through the cleat during installation.
Q: What fixing do I need to secure the Clamcleat® CL211MK1 Cleat?
Ans: The fixing for a CL211MK1 cleat is M5 CSK or 4.8mm no 10 woodscrews.
Q: What are the hole centers for securing the Clamcleat® CL211MK1 Cleat?
Ans: The hole centers for the CL211MK1 cleat are 66mm 2 5/8”.
Q: Is there a tapered pad for the Clamcleat® CL211MK1 cleat?
Ans: The tapered pad for the CL211MK1 is CL818.
Q: Is there a becket version of the Clamcleat® CL211MK1 cleat to turn it into a 2:1 system?
Ans: The becket version of the CL211MK1 is CL704 or CL704AN.
Q: Is there a keeper of the Clamcleat® CL211MK1 cleat?
Ans: The keeper for the CL211MK2 is CL814.
Q: Is there a cage of the Clamcleat® CL211MK1 cleat?
Ans: The cage for the CL211MK1 is CL816.
Q: Is there something to automatically guide the rope into the Clamcleat® CL211MK1 cleat?
Ans: The cage CL816 will automatically guide the rope into the teeth of the Clamcleat® CL211MK1 cleat.
Q: Why does Clamcleat® not publish safe working loads (SWL) or break loads for its cleats?
Ans: The quality, type and style of the rope or cord plays a major role in the performance of the cleat. Normally the better the quality of the rope the greater holding power, also some cleats are designed to slip once they exceed the desired holding load as a safety feature including securing fabrics such as sunshades or covers.
Q: Do you get a better performance with an Aluminum cleat?
Ans: Aluminum cleats do not improve the performance of the cleat, but they can achieve higher holding loads and they also might improve the lifespan of the cleat especially if the rope will be in contact with the teeth whilst the rope is being pulled through during adjustment.
Q: What different coating are there for the Aluminum cleats?
Ans: The standard coating for the cleat is a Stoving Aluminum silver enamel coating. For extra protection from corrosion and a high-tech appearance the cleats are also available in a dark grey Hard anodized finish. The part no in suffixed with “AN” to identify the hard anodized finish.
Q: What is the best way to fix an aluminum cleat into a carbon fiber spar?
Ans: You need to create a barrier between the aluminum cleat and the carbon fiber surface to stop electrolytic de-composition. The barrier can be created by cutting a thin shim of plastic to the shape of the cleat and drill the fixing holes (the retail card the cleat is sold on is ideal to use as the shim), also use aa inhibitor or anti corrosive jointing compound such as Duralac on the fixing.
Q: Do you need to put a barrier between the Aluminum cleat and the stainless-steel fixing?
Ans: You need to add a inhibitor or barrier compound between the fixings, the Aluminum cleat and the mast or boom. For example, Daralac anti corrosive jointing compound.
Q: How long should an Aluminum cleat last?
Ans: This really depends on the usage, the quality and age of the rope used etc. so is very difficult to gauge. The ultraviolet rays will discolor the cleats over time and in very sunny climates may affect the life of the cleat. In extreme climates the life expectancy should be 10 -15 years depending on usage and in more moderate climate 20 + years.
Q: Can I fit my cleats using pop rivets?
Ans: Using pop rivets to fit your cleat is a tidy quick way of securing the cleat. Ensure the pop rivet is at 90 degrees to the cleat when fixing and with certain smaller cleats the head of the pop rivet gun will not sit onto the pop rivet when in place so you will require to add a spacer between the gun and the rivet.
Q: What type of rope or cord will give the best performance on my cleats?
Ans: In our experience a braided good quality rope gives you the best holding performance.
Q: What is the largest cleat Clamcleat make?
Ans: The CL220 is the largest cleat in the Clamcleat® range and is designed for a rope from 12-16mm 3/8 to 5/8”.
Q: Is there any maintenance required to a cleat to keep it performing well?
Ans: We would recommend flushing the with fresh water as often are you can
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