What Is a Swivel Cam Cleat, and When Do You Need One?
What a swivel cam cleat base actually does, when you need one instead of a fixed cleat, and how to size and maintain one for your sailboat's control lines.
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Hold and release lines under load with clutches and jammers matched to your rope diameters. Learn how to lay out and select clutches for a clean, efficient cockpit.
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What a swivel cam cleat base actually does, when you need one instead of a fixed cleat, and how to size and maintain one for your sailboat's control lines.
A cam cleat is a spring-loaded fitting with two grooved, toothed jaws that grip a line under tension yet release it instantly with a quick upward pull. It is the...