Clamcleat Auto-Release Racing Mini (CL 257)
Shipping and Delivery
Enjoy free shipping on qualifying orders of $145 or more delivered within the 48 contiguous United States. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories are excluded.
Delivery for qualifying free-shipping orders takes 8 to 10 business days.
Free shipping does not apply to:
- Orders containing only clearance items
- Customized special orders made to your detailed requirements
- Sails and boats
- Long tracks, spinnaker poles, whisker poles, and large tubes
- Oversized or heavy items, including items that require less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping
Standard Shipping
- UPS and FedEx Ground: Delivery usually takes 2 to 5 business days for in-stock orders.
- USPS: Allow an additional 3 business days beyond the standard shipping time.
- Saturday delivery: UPS and FedEx deliver on Saturdays only for overnight shipments sent on Friday. Additional charges may apply.
Oversized Items and Freight Shipping
Oversized items, such as whisker poles, spinnaker poles, and tracks longer than 8 feet, require freight shipping. The estimated shipping cost is $500, depending on the destination.
For freight deliveries, provide a commercial address, such as the marina, yacht club, or boatyard where your sailboat is located. The recipient must sign for the shipment upon delivery.
International Orders
International customers are responsible for all applicable import duties, fees, and taxes.
Manufacturer part #: CL257
| Features | American | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Description | CL 257 Auto Release Clamcleat | |
| Material | Aluminium Dark anodized / Black plastic base | |
| Rope Size | 1/4 in - 1/2 in | 6 mm - 12 mm |
| Dimensions | 2 5/8 in x 7/8 in x 1 3/8 in | 68 mm x 22 mm x 28 mm |
| Bolt Size | 5/32" #8-32 | M4 |
| Screw Size | No.8 | 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 oz | 31 g |

Manufacturer part #: CL257
The Clamcleat® CL257 Auto-Release cleat provides the neatest and best solution to the problem of how to lock-down a rudder blade yet allow it to flip-up if it hits the bottom or a solid obstacle in the water. The cleat holds ropes securely yet will release them immediately when the cleat is overloaded.
Clamcleat® rope cleats are not suitable for metal ropes.
Manufacturer part #: CL257
| Features | American | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Description | CL 257 Auto Release Clamcleat | |
| Material | Aluminium Dark anodized / Black plastic base | |
| Rope Size | 1/4 in - 1/2 in | 6 mm - 12 mm |
| Dimensions | 2 5/8 in x 7/8 in x 1 3/8 in | 68 mm x 22 mm x 28 mm |
| Bolt Size | 5/32" #8-32 | M4 |
| Screw Size | No.8 | 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.1 oz | 31 g |

Manufacturer part #: CL257
The Clamcleat® CL257 Auto-Release cleat provides the neatest and best solution to the problem of how to lock-down a rudder blade yet allow it to flip-up if it hits the bottom or a solid obstacle in the water. The cleat holds ropes securely yet will release them immediately when the cleat is overloaded.
Clamcleat® rope cleats are not suitable for metal ropes.

