Bases

Harken bases provide a variety of mounting possibilities for blocks and cam cleats.

The patented 144 and 205 swivel bases ride on two rows of ball bearings to insure smooth, easy pivoting under load. The 144 is ideal for mainsheets on larger boats and for installations on small boats where the base is mounted on the cockpit sole. The 205 is perfect for dinghys and small offshore boats where the base is mounted at deck level.

The 010 and 029 are designed for installations where a pivoting stand up block is required. It is often used on mainsheets of small dinghys when the cleats are mounted on the side decks.

The 240 and 241 swivel bases with cams are useful for boardboat mainsheets and control lines on boats of all sizes. The 238 and 239 are used when your pull is not always directly in line with the cleat.

The 061 stanchion mount base permits easy attachment of a variety of blocks to '1s" or 1" (22 mm or 25 mm) stanchions or pulpits. It is frequenty used for furling lines where its swiveling mounting socket insures proper leads. 36