81 501 - Barton Marine Barton DO 550 Double Rope Clutch for Yachts

The Barton DO 550 Double Rope Clutch is expertly designed for both cruising and racing yachts. Constructed from modern lightweight materials, this clutch can withstand challenging marine conditions while providing reliable performance. The high-grade plastics and marine-grade aluminum construction ensure long-lasting durability and resistance to wear.

With its unique true clutch mechanism, the DO 550 allows for easy line adjustment even when locked, ensuring minimal slippage. Its user-friendly design features a positive handle lock and an easy-to-operate opening and closing action, making it ideal for use in various conditions.

The Barton DO 550 Double Rope Clutch is engineered for reliable line management on both cruising and racing yachts. This component is constructed from high-grade plastics and marine-grade aluminum, offering durability in challenging marine environments. It features a true clutch mechanism that facilitates line adjustment even when the clutch is locked, aiming to minimize slippage. The design incorporates a positive handle lock and straightforward opening/closing actions for operational ease. With a maximum rope diameter capacity of 12mm and a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 550kg, it is suitable for various line control applications. The 81 501 part number identifies this specific double rope clutch, which also includes tempered tooth design for grip and stainless steel rope fairleads to reduce line wear. Its bolt-together construction allows for simplified servicing and part replacement.