Harken Blocks are essential components for sailboats, designed to handle loaded control lines with efficiency and precision. These boat blocks, including small boat blocks and ratchet blocks, come in various configurations to suit different sailing nee
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK297 Micro Wedge Kit enhances your sailing performance with a precision-engineered low wedge set angled at 15°. Designed specifically for cam cleats, this kit ensures optimal performance and security. Compatible with a range of Harken cleats, it seamlessly integrates with your existing equipment to improve handling and efficiency on the water.
|
$ 9.81
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK298 Standard Wire Fairlead, designed for cam 365, features a compact low-profile design. With a length of 65mm, a width of 32mm, and a fastener spacing of 38mm, it efficiently secures the line close to the cleat, ensuring smooth and secure line management.
|
$ 19.49
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK375 Standard X-Treme Angle Fairlead, designed for cam 365, enables smooth releasing and recleating at angles up to 90°. This advanced design ensures that the line stays securely in place at extreme angles, unlike conventional fairleads that require line realignment for recleating.
|
$ 37.17
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK380 Standard Fairlead X-Treme Angle Carbo-Cam 38mm kit includes the Cam 365 and Fairlead 375, designed to operate smoothly at angles up to 90°. With lightweight, fiber-reinforced components, this kit ensures secure line locking and efficient line guidance, enhancing performance even in extreme conditions.
|
Our managers will contact you and clarify the terms of the order
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK424B Blue Micro Cleat Flairlead, designed to fit the Cam 471, is crafted from lightweight, durable materials. Featuring stainless wearguards for enhanced longevity, this flairlead is available in various colors, making it ideal for efficient cam color-coding.
|
$ 12.12
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK424G Green Micro Cleat Flairlead, designed to fit the Cam 471, is a lightweight yet durable accessory. Reinforced with fibers and featuring stainless wearguards, it ensures long-lasting performance. Available in multiple colors, this flairlead allows for easy color-coding of your cams.
|
$ 12.12
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK424R Red Micro Cleat Flairlead, designed for compatibility with the Cam 471, is lightweight yet durable. Its fiber-reinforced construction, combined with stainless wearguards, ensures long-lasting performance. Available in multiple colors, this flairlead allows for easy identification and color-coding of your cams.
|
$ 12.12
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK424Y Yellow Micro Cleat Flairlead, designed for compatibility with the Cam 471, features a lightweight construction with stainless wearguards for enhanced durability. Available in multiple colors, it offers convenient color-coding for easy cam identification.
|
$ 12.12
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK424Z Black Micro Cleat Flairlead, designed for compatibility with the Cam 471, is a lightweight and durable solution reinforced with fiber and stainless steel wearguards. Available in multiple colors, it offers easy color-coding for convenient cam identification.
|
$ 12.12
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK425B Blue Cam Cleat Flairlead, designed to fit Cam 365, is lightweight and fiber-reinforced for enhanced durability. Featuring stainless wearguards for long-lasting performance, it comes in various colors for easy cam color-coding.
|
$ 13.43
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK425G Green Cam Cleat Flairlead, designed to fit Cam 365, offers a secure hold with its lightweight, fiber-reinforced construction. Featuring durable stainless wearguards, it comes in a variety of colors for easy cam color-coding.
|
$ 13.43
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK425R Red Cam Cleat Flairlead, designed to fit Cam 365, features a lightweight, fiber-reinforced construction with stainless wearguards for enhanced durability. Available in various colors, it facilitates easy color-coding of your cams for improved organization.
|
$ 13.43
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK425Y Yellow Cam Cleat Flairlead, constructed with lightweight, fiber-reinforced materials and stainless wearguards for durability, offers easy color-coding for cam identification. It fits cam models 150 and 365 and features a compact design with fastener spacing for secure installation.
|
$ 13.43
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK425Z Black Cam Cleat Flairlead, designed for the cam 365, features stainless wearguards for enhanced durability. Available in various colors, it enables easy color-coding of your cams for efficient identification and use.
|
$ 13.43
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK475 Micro Wire Fairlead, designed to fit the cam 471, offers a sleek, low-profile design that keeps the line close to the cleat, ensuring optimal performance and smooth operation on the water.
|
$ 14.42
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK476 Micro X-Treme Angle Fairlead is designed to fit the cam 471 perfectly. It enables releasing and recleating at angles of up to 90°, ensuring line stability without the need for centering the line during recleating, even at extreme angles.
|
$ 33.92
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK494 Standard Fast Release Fairlead, designed for the Cam 365, features low-friction, angled stainless steel line guides that prevent unexpected recleats. Ideal for fast spinnaker take-downs during mark roundings, it ensures smooth and efficient maneuvers. Crafted from durable composite materials, it pairs seamlessly with the 150 Cam-Matic or the 365 Carbo-Cam for reliable performance.
|
$ 39.69
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK495 Micro Fast Release Fairlead, compatible with cam 471, features low-friction, angled stainless steel line guides to ensure smooth maneuvers. It directs the line away from the cam to prevent unexpected recleats. Ideal for quick spinnaker take-downs during mark roundings, it’s made from durable composite materials and pairs perfectly with the 468 or 471 Micro Cam-Matics for reliable performance.
|
$ 33.92
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK3274 12 mm Bolt-Down Fairlead Single is designed for boats ranging from 6–15 m (20–50 ft), acting as a shallow-angle line deflector. It accommodates lines up to Ø 10 mm and is crafted from durable 6061-T6 Hard Lube-anodized Aluminium to minimize weight while ensuring resilience. The smooth surfaces and radiused center holes help reduce line wear, providing long-lasting performance.
|
$ 75.77
-
+
| ||
|
1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken HK3275 12 mm Bolt-Down Fairlead Double is a high-performance component designed for boats ranging from 6 to 15 meters (20 to 50 feet). Constructed from durable 6061-T6 Hard Lube-anodized Aluminium, this fairlead ensures efficient shallow-angle line deflection and accommodates lines with a maximum diameter of 10 mm. With smooth surfaces and radiused center holes, it reduces line wear, promoting extended durability and reliable performance.
|
$ 116.54
-
+
| ||
What are the key features of a Harken Element Block and how is it used in sailing?
Harken Element Blocks are designed with durability and performance in mind, featuring a combination of aluminum side plates and composite sheaves. These blocks are ideal for a variety of sailing applications, from halyards to control lines. Their bearing system ensures smooth operation under both high and low loads, making them suitable for fast trim and release. Available in various configurations such as single block, fiddle block, and snatch block, they cater to the diverse needs of sailors.
The 16mm Micro Block is perfect for light load applications on small sailboats, while the 75mm Carbo Block is better suited for handling larger loads on bigger boats. Harken’s selection of blocks, including the Element Fiddle and Carbo Fiddle Block, are considered some of the best in the industry, providing reliable performance for both cruising and racing scenarios.
How does a fiddle block differ from a single block in terms of functionality
A fiddle block differs from a single block in that it has two sheaves, allowing it to manage more complex rigging setups and offer greater mechanical advantage. This makes it ideal for applications where precise trimming and efficient release under high or low loads are required. Fiddle blocks, like the 16 mm and bullet blocks in Harken's selection of sailboat blocks, are essential for leading control lines aft and ensuring smooth operation in various sailing conditions.
How does a micro block differ from a standard block in terms of usage on a sailboat?
A micro block differs from a standard block in terms of size and weight, making it ideal for applications where space and weight savings are crucial. Classic blocks, such as those in the selection of Harken blocks, include micro blocks designed for smooth and efficient trim and release under high loads. These compact blocks, like the triple carbo, are made with high-quality materials to ensure durability and performance, making them some of the best blocks available in Harken hardware.