Small boat Harken blocks

Harken offers a wide range of small boat blocks designed to optimize sail control on dinghies, daysailers, and other smaller vessels. These blocks essentially act as pulleys, reducing friction and allowing for easier trimming of lines (ropes) that control the sails.

Harken's small boat block category boasts several options, but a key product line is the Small Boat Classic. These blocks are known for being:

● Strong and dependable: Built with stainless steel straps and Delrin® for durability and corrosion resistance.

● Free running: Ball bearing sheaves ensure smooth operation under light or heavy loads.

● Versatile: Available in various sizes (29mm to 76mm sheave diameter) and configurations (single, double, triple) to suit different control line applications.

This variety allows sailors to choose the right block for the job, whether it's adjusting the mainsheet (mainsail control line) or jib sheets (headsail control lines) on their small boat.

Big boat Harken blocks

Harken's Big Boat Blocks are designed specifically for larger vessels, handling the increased loads and demands of big boat sailing. These blocks are built with high-strength materials and robust bearing systems to endure the rigors of offshore or racing environments.

Here's a breakdown of their key features and some of the key product lines within Big Boat Blocks:

● Durability: Built with materials like forged aluminum, stainless steel, and composite bearings, these blocks can handle significant loads.

● Efficiency: Low-friction bearings and sheave designs minimize line drag, allowing for smoother sail control and easier sail handling by the crew.

● Variety: Harken offers a range of Big Boat Blocks for different applications, including:

• Element Blocks: A versatile option made from forged aluminum, suitable for most cruising boats.
• Black Magic Blocks: High-performance blocks with caged roller bearings, ideal for racing or high-load situations.
• Megayacht Blocks: Ultra-strong blocks designed for the extreme loads encountered on the biggest yachts.
• Footblocks: Blocks specifically designed to redirect deck lines for sail trimming and control.

By selecting the right Big Boat Block based on factors like load capacity, line size, and desired functionality, sailors can optimize their boat's sailing performance and make sail handling more efficient.

Complementary Harken hardware

Harken offers a comprehensive range of complementary hardware to complement its core products. From essential deck fittings like cleats and padeyes to specialized components such as stay tensioners and piston hanks, Harken provides high-quality solutions for boat upgrades and restorations. Whether you're fine-tuning your boat's performance or undertaking a complete overhaul, Harken's extensive selection of affordable hardware ensures you'll find the perfect components to meet your needs.

Travellers and genoa leads

Harken offers a comprehensive range of travelers and genoa leads designed to optimize sail control and performance. These systems allow sailors to efficiently adjust sail trim, maximizing boat speed and handling.

Travelers are essential components for controlling the mainsail's inboard-outboard position. Harken's travelers are known for their smooth operation, durability, and customization options. Key components include:

● Track: The foundation of the system, providing a smooth path for the traveler car.

● Car: The carriage that moves along the track, carrying the mainsheet attachment point.

● End Controls: Mechanisms to lock the traveler car in place when desired.

Harken offers a wide range of traveler sizes to accommodate boats of various sizes and sailing conditions.

Genoa leads are used to control the inboard-outboard position of the jib or genoa. Similar to travelers, they consist of tracks, cars, and end controls. Harken's genoa leads are designed to handle the forces generated by larger sails, ensuring precise and reliable control.

A key product in this category is the Harken Adjustable Genoa Lead Car. This innovative car allows sailors to fine-tune the lead position without the need for additional holes in the deck. This feature provides increased flexibility and performance optimization.

By offering a wide range of options and innovative designs, Harken's travelers and genoa leads are essential tools for sailors looking to improve their boat's performance and handling.

Mainsail handling systems

Harken offers a range of systems designed to make handling the mainsail more efficient and effective. These systems focus on simplifying tasks like raising, lowering, and reefing the mainsail, especially in challenging conditions.

The Battcar System

Harken's Battcar system is a standout product in this category. It allows for quick and easy raising, lowering, and reefing of the mainsail from the cockpit. The system utilizes a series of cars that move along a track on the mast, enabling the sail to be controlled with precision and minimal effort.

Key features of the Battcar system include:

● Efficiency: Reduces the time and effort required for sail handling.

● Safety: Enables sail control from the cockpit, improving safety.

● Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of boat sizes and sail configurations.

● Durability: Built to withstand the rigors of sailing.

By automating many of the complexities associated with mainsail handling, the Battcar system significantly enhances the sailing experience, particularly for shorthanded crews.

Harken Headsail handling systems

Harken offers a variety of systems designed to streamline headsail management, enhancing performance and safety. Their core products include furling systems, allowing sailors to effortlessly deploy and stow sails without leaving the cockpit. These systems feature furling drums, luff wires, and end fittings tailored to different boat sizes.

For precise headsail control, Harken provides high-quality tracks and cars. Larger sailboats benefit from Harken's headsail reefing systems, enabling efficient sail reduction in strong winds. Spinnaker handling is also supported with pole systems, sheet systems, and accessories. To top it off, hydraulic systems offer effortless sail control on larger yachts.

Harken emphasizes customization, performance, and safety in their headsail handling solutions, ensuring optimal sailing experiences.

Harken Winches

Harken is a leading manufacturer of winches renowned for their quality, performance, and innovation. Designed to handle the demands of various sailing conditions, Harken winches are essential for efficient sail control.

From the value-oriented Performa series to the high-performance Grand Prix models, Harken offers a winch for every sailor. Harken winches emphasize durability, efficiency, and customization, ensuring optimal performance on any vessel.

For those seeking to reduce physical exertion, Harken's Air winches provide electric power for effortless sail handling. With a focus on innovation, Harken continues to push the boundaries of winch technology, delivering exceptional products to sailors worldwide.

Harken Hydraulics

Harken's hydraulic systems provide sailors with the power to control their boats with unprecedented ease and precision. These systems are designed to handle a wide range of tasks, from sail control to anchoring and more.

Key Harken Hydraulic Products

● Hydraulic Power Units: These are the heart of the system, providing the necessary hydraulic fluid and pressure. Harken offers various power units to suit different boat sizes and power requirements.

● Hydraulic Cylinders: These convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical force, powering functions like backstay adjustment, vang tension, and keel lifting.

● Control Systems: Harken provides intuitive control systems, including valves and switches, to operate hydraulic functions efficiently.

● Custom Systems: Harken can design and build custom hydraulic systems to meet specific boat requirements.

Harken's hydraulic systems are designed to elevate the sailing experience, providing sailors with the power and control to tackle any conditions.