The sailor's preferred choice for adjusting dinghy trapeze lines. Also used for vangs & kicking straps; outhauls and small dinghy forestays. TheClamcleat® CL253offers a lightweight and compact solution for rope adjustment, with a quick, positive lock that is easy to release.

EachClamcleat® CL253is supplied with a black "link". This makes releasing the rope a lot easier. Forwindsurfing, the CL253 can be used as part of an adjustable downhaul system.

The cleat has a built-in pulley. Manufactured from aluminum for lightweight and durable performance, two finishes are available:
1.CL253has asilverstoveenamel finish for a cost-effective, high-quality coating
2. CL253AN has ahard anodizedfinishto give a hard-wearing surface.

Helpful hints:
- Use 16 plait rope for best results.
- Always use the supplied PTLINK for easier rope release. See rigging sketches on right.
- Waxing the rope can protect rigs from sand damage and revitalise a worn rig.
- Use heat shrink covers or electrical tape to prevent potential snagging points.

The CL253 can also be used forcanvasstructuresandtheater lighting.

OurCL834makes a great handle for the CL253fordinghy Harnesses adjustment.
When the CL253 is rigged 1:1,thePT230SSE is ideal to use as a rope guide.
Some people like to use theCL264for their trapezebecauseit is easy to hold the whole cleat in your hand.
A slightlysmallercleat that is also used for Harnesses is the CL230.