Wedge cleats

What is a cleat used for on board a boat?

A cleat is a device used on board a boat to hold a rope in place. The cleat is usually attached to a dedicated support on the boat, such as a rail or stile. A cleat comprises a bar that can be pushed in the direction of the object to be secured, thus holding the object in place. A cleat is often used to hold a boat's ropes, such as mooring lines or sheets, in place to prevent them from moving or becoming tangled. The entry-level wedge cleat is the Barton kevlar wedge cleat , which is a very lightweight, easy-to-use model.

What type of boat cleat should I choose?

There are several different types of cleat for use on board a boat. Firstly, spring-loaded cleats: this type of cleat has a spring that holds the rope in place. When the object is in place, it can be locked in place thanks to this spring, which maintains the pressure on the object. There are also pulley-type cleats. The advantage of this type of cleat is that the pulley distributes the load over the object held in place. This can be useful when the object is under heavy tension, or when the rope has to be moved frequently. Lever-type cleats, on the other hand, are cleats fitted with a lever that allows you to choose quickly and efficiently whether you want to tighten or loosen the object in the cleat. We recommend choosing the type of cleat best suited to the object to be held in place and the anticipated sailing conditions. The is an excellent and reliable cleat model.

Spinlock, the benchmark for cleats?

It's hard to say which is the best brand of boat cleat, because it depends on a number of factors, such as your specific needs, sailing conditions and personal preferences. But Spinlock is a well-known brand in the sailing industry, offering a wide range of high-quality cleats for different uses on board your boat. Such is the case with the Mini Blocker PXR Spinlock