Michael Daly wrote: - SNIP >The fairlead keeps the towing line on the centreline, while the cam cleat allows >for a quick release just behind my right hip. SNIP--------------- The cam cleat is >the type with a wire fairlead attached so that the line won't pop out of the cleat. Michael, Thanks for the information, I understood most of it but am not sure about the type of cam cleat which has a wire fairlead attached. Any chance of some more detail or a book or web page reference which gives a picture of the set up? All the best, PeterO. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
From: "Peter D Osman" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> > Thanks for the information, I understood most of it but am not sure about > the type of cam cleat which has a wire fairlead attached. Any chance of some > more detail or a book or web page reference which gives a picture of the set > up? Check item number 326 in the following: http://www.pyacht.com/harken_cam_cleats.htm This has a wire fairlead. The cam cleat is attached to the top of this gadget. the line is passed through the cleat from the fairlead side. This way, the line under tension is prevented from being pulled out of the cam cleat. The only way to release the line is to pull up on the bitter end. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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