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CL233 Sail Line Cleat
White nylon cleat with intergral fairlead, fits on the edge of a sail.
| Technical Details | Metric | Imperial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rope Diameter |  |
2-6mm | 3/32 - 1/4" |
| Material |  |
Nylon | Nylon |
| Hole Centres |  |
N/Amm | N/A" |
| Length |  |
57mm | 2 1/4" |
| Width |  |
34mm | 1 5/16" |
| Height |  |
12mm | 1/2 |
| Bolt Size |  |
3mm rivet | 1/8" rivet |
| Screw Size |  |
N/A | N/A |
| Weight |  |
8gms | 0.3oz |
Availability:
In stock
SKU
Clamcleat-CL233
The Clamcleat® CL233 Sail Line Cleat has a low profile and smooth snag free shape. This makes it deal for mounting onto the edges of sails to tension leech line and jib luffs. Also ideal for sewing onto canvas and technical fabrics.
A backplate is also available, which provides extra reinforcement when sewing or riveting - see CL233BP.
A similar nylon sail cleat, with fairlead, is the CL281.
This is also available in aluminium - see CL241.
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Q: What size of rope should I use on my CL233 cleat?
Ans: The size of rope used on the CL233 is from 2 to 6mm 1/16 – 1/4”.
Q: What does port and starboard mean when talking about cleats?
Ans: Port is the left-hand side and starboard is the right-hand side. So, if used on a sail the port cleat will go on the left-hand surface of the sail and the starboard on the right-hand surface.
Q: What accessories can be used with the CL233?
Ans: There are backplates and rivets available if you are attaching the cleat to a sail.
Q: Can the Clamcleat® CL233 cleat be sewn or riveted onto the sail?
Ans: The Clamcleat® CL233 cleat can be sewn or riveted onto the sail and a backing plate and rivets are available, see details on this page.
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: How long should a Nylon 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: 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: 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.
