Cam Cleats & Bases

Details Make the Difference Easy-Open Ball Bearing Cams Multiple rows of high-load ball bearings reduce friction so cams open easily for snap-down, rather than draw-through cleating. The cam horns and smooth V-shape guide line for easy entry. This allows precise sail control without having to readjust the cleated line. The Teflon® surface of the aluminum Cam-Matic® improves the cleat's fast line engagement. The Cam-Matic® is the only cleat that will engage under maximum line tension.

Protective Tooth Design Rounded teeth hold securely by squeezing rather than cutting into line to reduce wear. High-Wear or Lightweight Models Aluminum Cam-Matics® are Hardkote-anodized for high-load, high-wear, continuous adjustment applications. Available in Micro, standard and Offshore sizes. Lightweight fiber-reinforced Carbo-Cams® for racing where weight is critical, or where adjustments are less frequent. Available in Micro and standard sizes.

Long-Lasting Protection Ball bearings and Carbo-Cams® UV-stabilized with carbon-black additive for maximum protection.

Harken cam cleats are renowned in the sailing industry for their reliability, smooth operation, and ease of use when holding and releasing control lines. These ball-bearing cam cleats dramatically cut down on friction allowing you to hold the lines confidently and securely, releasing precisely when you decide. The sleek V-shape ensures simple entry and exit, and the smooth teeth will easily accommodate lines of all different sizes. All of our Harken swivel cam cleats and double wide cam cleats are lightweight and fiber reinforced.