Gear: Large Pull-Up Cleats

Accon Marine Pull-Up Cleats

The aesthetics of large yachts and sportfish boats often come from clean sweeping lines. An uncluttered deck with hidden hardware adds to this effect. Engineered for just this purpose, 12″ and 15″ pull-up cleats from Accon Marine provide necessary mooring points for heavy vessels yet retract flush into the deck to maintain a modern and stylish appearance.

Accon Pull-Up Cleats are made from polished marine-grade 316 stainless steel for exceptional strength, durability and corrosion resistance. The 12″ model 205-12 handles line sizes up to 3/4″ and loads of up to 14,000 lbs. The larger 15″ version 115-15 can take lines up to 1″ and loads to 20,000 lbs. It’s the largest flush-mounted cleat available in the market.

When needed, finger and thumb indents allow the horns to be pulled up from the base.  A precision-machined grip ensures smooth and effortless operation. When no longer required, they’re pushed back flush with the deck.

Installation is straightforward. The 12″ model thru-bolts using four 5/16″ screws. The 15″ version is offered in 4″ stud-mount and thru-bolt configurations. All styles include a waterproofing cup and a backing plate that serves as a mounting template. MSRP for the 12″ model is US$429.45; the 15″ versions are US$932.84 stud-mount and US$930.26 for thru-bolt.

Related Articles


RANGER TUGS R-27

By Andy Adams

Ranger Tugs have been around since 1958 and they have developed a great formula: one boat, one price. Almost everything is included, and there is literally a fan club of owners who share stories, information and who set up events and rendezvous with other Ranger Tugs owners. www.Tugnuts.com is a community hub for owners of Ranger Tugs, Cutwater Boats and Solara Boats, all made by Fluid Motion!

Tugnuts.com is quite a unique resource. The online forum has quick links to a chat, info about cruises & gatherings, a channel to ask questions of the Ranger Tugs Factory, Ranger Tugs Technical Discussions, “How to” videos and more.

Read More


Destinations

Sailing into the Future at Antigua Sailing Week

By Mathew Channer

“Standby tack,” Canadian sailor Katy Campbell orders. The crew scrambles over the sheet lines and braces on the deck.

“Three, two, one, tack!”

I wait until the bow turns into the wind and the headsail snaps over, then crawl over the cabin top of Panacea X to the now windward side. The trim team smoothly sheets on the headsail and a competitor vessel shoots past our stern, feet away, as our Solana 45 beats eastward along Antigua’s south coast.

Read More