Bolo
Contributing Partner
There was some brief discussion someplace on this web site recently about the new Spinlock PXR Cam Cleat. I did a little research into this new item because I was interested in removing the cam cleats on my Harkin traveler and replacing their function with Spinlock PXR Cam Cleats. At present the traveler cam cleats are mounted on the traveler, as most are, and this has presented a problem when the main sail is under load. It takes my two hands with a flip of the wrist (and some practice) to undue the line from the cleat. My female first mate finds it impossible to do. I should say that we are both in our 70s but still very active. I sometimes found it necessary to de-power the main by letting out some main sheet to take the load off, set the traveler where I want it and then re-set the main sheet. The traveler is also located just forward of the dodger which adds a bit more of a challenge.
The Spinlock PXR Cam Cleat says that it incorporates a “Roller action ensures easy release under high load.” It comes in various versions too. So has anyone installed a Spinlock PXR Cam Cleat or at least consider them?
The Spinlock PXR Cam Cleat says that it incorporates a “Roller action ensures easy release under high load.” It comes in various versions too. So has anyone installed a Spinlock PXR Cam Cleat or at least consider them?