Spinlock PXR Cam Cleat

[Bolo]

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?

 

[Nick J]

I use them for the lazy jacks. Everyone finds them easy to use and intuitive. Ours obviously aren't heavily loaded, but i think they would handle that with no problem.

 

[Christian Williams]

My wife has the same trouble with the traveler cam cleats. In our case it's because she does'nt stand up, and tries to work the traveler from the companionway. My advice is always lost in the wind, but if she bothered to stand up and get an upward angle the lines would pop out of the cams a lot easier.

But it's true that in a breeze it does take a good pull and a quick upward yank, at least on the windward side. .

 

[Bolo]

My wife has the same trouble with the traveler cam cleats. In our case it's because she does'nt stand up, and tries to work the traveler from the companionway. My advice is always lost in the wind, but if she bothered to stand up and get an upward angle the lines would pop out of the cams a lot easier.

But it's true that in a breeze it does take a good pull and a quick upward yank, at least on the windward side. .

I could have wrote the same, Christian. Our ”first mates” don’t always listen to our advice, do they.

 

[windblown]

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?

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I have these on my traveler. They work well for me, but guest crew members seem to find them confusing.

 

[Bolo]

I have these on my traveler. They work well for me, but guest crew members seem to find them confusing.

Why?!

 

[Out There]

I wonder if that would be better for my headsail reefing line than the current cam cleat with eye strap...