Ropeye
Harken to become Exclusive Distributor of Ropeye® Products Worldwide
Harken announced today that it has entered a creative relationship with Ropeye® OÜ, Tallinn, Estonia where Harken will distribute Ropeye products through its worldwide distribution network. The intent of the agreement is that following a brief transition, Harken will become exclusive distributor worldwide.
V Blocks
Harken Adds 5T Wide and 8T to Grand-Prix V™ Block Line
Reviews of Harken’s V™ block line by Grand-Prix racers have been tremendously positive and there have been numerous requests for more sizes—and they are now available!
Reflex Furling Systems
Harken Reflex™ Furling Changes the Game from Top to Bottom
The Harken Reflex™ furling system is a game changer! Harken’s patent-pending Reflex furlers provide sailors confidence that their free-flying spinnaker, gennakers and code sails will furl with speed and control. The result? Sailors use downwind sails more often—even when sailing shorthanded. Pull the furling line and the drive unit reacts reflexively to rotate the torsion cable, instantly transferring torque to the head swivel without unwanted twist delaying the response. The result is a fast, smooth roll-up and super-tight furl.
Carbon Fiber Spinnaker Retrieval System
Harken Develops Spinnaker Retrieval Wheel for Last-Second String Drops
Harken has designed a new carbon fiber spinnaker retrieval wheel to fill an underserved need in the Grand-Prix market. The design is for ultra-fast "string drops" where a wheel connected to the pedestal system pulls the spinnaker into the hull instead of having a team stuff it down the hatch. The string drop lets teams get a few extra seconds of speed from the spinnaker, sometimes letting them delay takedown until mid-rounding.
High-Load Snatch Blocks
Harken High-Load Opening Snatch Blocks—A Must in Every Yacht’s Inventory
These multipurpose blocks are a must on racing yachts of all sizes. Sideplates are quick to open and then lock solidly into place with a comforting metallic click, allowing crew to quickly fasten them wherever needed—perfect for temporary leads, line deflection, and static line functions requiring small adjustments. A fixed loop soft-attach carries the block’s primary load. The captured Velcro® strap holds the block securely closed when sideplates are aligned under the highest loads. Its broad reflector tab makes the strap easier to use than ever—even at night and while wearing gloves.
Single-Function Digital System Switches
Harken today announces the addition of a single-function Digital System Switch to its groundbreaking switch line. Designed to pair with Harken’s single-speed UniPower winch for cruising sailboats, this waterproof switch sets the standard for reliability and safety when operating electrically-powered systems.
Air® Winch
Harken Develops New Air Winches for Winged America’s Cup Class Catamarans
Harken today announced a new breed of two-speed winches specifically designed for trimming the hard wing sail on AC48 boats. They feature a set of interchangeable gearing kits that give America's Cup teams the flexibility to create the perfect blend of speed and power for each day's weather and crew configuration. With a white ceramic-coated drum, and a nearly empty middle to reduce weight, they will be instantly recognizable on the new generation of winged foiling America's Cup catamarans.
10 cc Rotary Pump
Harken Introduces Lightweight 10 cc Model of its Grand-Prix Hydraulic Pumps
Adding to its competition-tested 20 cc pumps, Harken has expanded its high-efficiency rotary pumps with a new 10 cc version. The 2-speed pedestal-driven pumps are designed to deliver oil faster, more efficiently, and with higher shift points for Grand-Prix race boats 13.7 - 30.5 m (45 - 100'). The 10 cc pump has a maximum pressure of 7,500 psi and the 20 cc up to 10,000. Pumps shift from 1st to 2nd gear both automatically and manually, with automatic shift points determined by the maximum output of the grinders. If fewer crew are grinding, and not enough power is generated to reach the automatic shift point, both pumps can be shifted manually.
Assisted Sail Trim
Harken and Jeanneau Debut Revolutionary Assisted Sail Trim (AST) to Simplify Sailing
For all those who have ever wished for a little help at the helm, Harken and Jeanneau are pleased to announce the result of a three-year collaborative effort to reimagine cruising and shorthanded sailing. This collaboration has produced an advanced system to make sailing easier for families, cruisers, shorthanded crews, solo sailors, and those with limited mobility.
Classic Wood Blocks
Harken Brings Custom Wooden Block Line to Large and Midsize Yachts
Harken introduces an expanded range of its classically-styled wooden blocks for smaller yachts. Originally created for custom megayacht projects, the blocks combine elegant marine-treated elm and a choice of metal sheaves with Harken's modern ULC bearing system, enriching the warm appeal of traditional looks without sacrificing the quiet and smooth-running performance of Harken blocks. Bronze medallions on either side can be engraved with the yacht name or logo to enhance the sense of tailor-made, traditional craftsmanship.
Dual-Function Control Box
Dual-Function Control Box Combines Overload Protection with Simplified Installation of Electric Winches
The new Dual-Function Control Box from Harken integrates load controller and control box functionality into a single unit to simplify wiring and speed installation. The unit conserves space with a smaller footprint and requires only half as many wires with the elimination of a standalone load controller. Dual-Function Control Boxes will come with electric Radial Line®, Performa™, and Rewind™ winches. Load controllers were previously sold as an optional upgrade to protect hardware from overload.
70T Captive Reel Winch
Fingertip Sheeting on “Gigayachts” Now a Reality With Harken’s Ultra High-Load Captive Winches
Today Harken announces the completion of a massive R&D effort to nearly triple the load potential of its Captive Reel winch line. Originally offered for loads between 1.5 and 25 metric tons, Harken has just finished bench testing 70-ton (154,324 lb) hydraulic and electric prototypes designed for an upcoming new breed of "gigayachts" over 80 meters. The inclusion of the electric version is an unprecedented capability above the 20-ton range that can reduce noise, improve efficiency, and recharge the battery while easing.
15STA Radial Winch
All the same details you love from our Radial line winches now in a smaller size. Shaped gripping surface that does not depend on friction to hold line reduces line wear. Winch top is covered so fingers and clothing don't get caught in moving parts. Seasonal maintenance is now exceptionally easy—the top lifts out as a single unit, making reassembly quick and mistake-free.
32 mm Big Boat CB Outhaul Cars
Now with captive ball bearings (CB)
Use furling outhaul cars with in-mast or behind-the-mast furlers on boats up to 13.5 m (45 ft). Sheave carriers pivot side-to-side to accommodate changing lead angles. Systems have 2:1 purchase and ride on cars with Torlon® ball bearings. A deadend outhaul shackle is included. Cars have axle-bearing sheaves.
18 mm Tight-Cinching T2 Soft-Attach Block
Like all T2 blocks, the 18 mm 2161 block is lashed or spliced through the load-bearing center of the block, decreasing the loads on the sideplates and acting as a safety backup for the system. Use the 2161 “tight cinching” 18 mm in applications where the block needs to be secured extremely close to the deck.
2163 40 mm Carbo Cheek Block with Becket
Carbo Air blocks are 60% stronger and 30% lighter than our Classic blocks. Use the 40 mm Carbo block for jib and mainsheet systems on high-performance dinghies and for loaded control lines on small keelboats.
2762: 57 mm Carbo 5-Sheave Block
Carbo Air blocks are 60% stronger and 30% lighter than our Classic blocks. The high-load 57 mm Carbo block has a broad working range. Use for main and jib sheets on centerboard and keelboats like Lightnings, Dragons, Solings, and J/24s, and for mainsheet systems on catamarans.
40 mm ESP Teardrop Block
Our Cruising ESP teardrop block is now available in a smaller size. Cruising ESP blocks complement our Black Magic blocks in looks and function, but are simpler in design and construction. Sheaves feature sleeve bearings to handle high static loads.
Bolt-Down Fairleads
Harken Bolt-Down Fairleads are used as shallow-angle line deflectors on boats 6 to 15 m (20 to 50 ft). These weight-saving fairleads are built of 6061-T6 Hard Lube-anodized aluminum for durability. Smooth surfaces and radiused center holes minimize line wear.
Grand Prix Jib Leads
Strong aluminum jib leads deflect jib sheets to winches, preventing overrides. These jib leads have two small drilled holes through which a loop can be spliced to attach the hobble. This temporarily secures the jib/genoa clew to free-up a winch for mark roundings.
Crossbow™ Pivoting Self-Tacking Jib System
Brings Grand Prix Technology to Sport Racers
The pivoting track technology Harken developed for Grand Prix yachts now comes in a smaller package; the new Crossbow™ Self-Tacking Jib System fits high-performance dinghies, skiffs, and catamarans under six meters (20 feet). With a hinged curved track that aligns to the load, this system reduces friction and increases load capacity for an ultra-lightweight design.
75 mm Power3 Ratchet Blocks
For Black, Titanium, or Silver Regatta Days
Is the wind steady and strong? Breeze-on with puffs? Or is the air light to medium? Power3 ratchet blocks have one-design sailors covered with three holding-power options that best suit the day’s wind and wave conditions. More ratchet choices allow sailors to fine-tune their set-ups in tandem with the purchase that provides the ideal level of power, responsiveness, and grip. Now available in 75 mm.
Small Boat Furling High-Performance Upper Swivel
Harken’s high-performance 207HP swivel has needle roller thrust bearings that function smoothly under very high loads required at the top end of sportboat fleets, while matching the dimensions of our other 207 units—making an upgrade easy.
Element Stand-Up Blocks
These stand-up blocks are an addition to our Element line. Use them for sheeting and halyard systems, running backstays, controls and other applications where you don’t want the block to hit the deck. The Element line combines a proven bearing system with the strength of forged aluminum sculpted to protect the fiber-reinforced nylon sheave. The result is a contemporary, economical, and extraordinarily durable block.
Lead Rings and Floating Jib Leads
Harken has introduced smaller sized lead rings. The 5 and 6 mm rings join their larger siblings, as well as a new floating jib lead ring. Harken lead rings are simple weight-saving devices used to route line for in-haulers, twings, barberhaulers, Lazy Jacks, cascading backstays and other applications requiring minimal fine-tune adjustments. Rings are Hard Lube-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum for a smooth, slippery surface.
18 mm T-Track Switch System Battcar Slugs for S830 Sparcraft Masts
Owners of boats with Sparcraft™ S830 section masts can mount the Harken 18 mm Switch T-Track Battcar system using a unique slug system that allows mast-up installation.
GP Catamaran Ceramic Mainsheet System
Easily Assembled into 10:1, 11:1, 12:1 Configurations
Harken’s Grand-Prix mainsheet systems are critically important options for high-performance beachcats like the Nacra 17 or F18s. The high-efficiency blocks making up these systems feature insert-molded ceramic bearings that almost eliminate rolling resistance, greatly improving power transfer to the crew for easy, precise trimming.
Deck Organizers
Harken deck organizers lead halyards and control lines aft, allowing crew to sail from the security of the cockpit. The injection-molded composite top plate provides superior impact and UV resistance. Asymmetrical sheaves of glass-filled nylon have flared bases to lift lines up and off the deck, and combine with a proven bearing system to reduce friction.
HTE Ratchamatic Blocks
Enhanced version of Carbo® Ratchamatic® block released
This new Carbo Ratchamatic HTE (High-Threshold Engage) 57 mm block features a spring that is 20% stiffer to delay the point where the ratchet engages, allowing the block to run free more of the time. This was done in response to requests from sailors who wanted their spinnaker sheets to stay free running longer before the ratchet function engages, allowing for crisper jibes.
Protexit™ Exit Blocks
When you race HARD, and you rip through as many hoists and douses as we do sailing W-L legs all the time, you should expect to start wearing through the sideplates of your halyard exit block right? Wrong! Thanks to Harken Protexit™ blocks, wear from side angle loading is not inevitable. Protexit’s all-aluminum, wear-resistant housing carefully ushers line in and out no matter the angle. There’s more: Protexit blocks offer higher working loads than any small boat exit blocks we’ve ever made. Protexit aluminum sheaves rotate on sleeve bearings with Delrin® sideload balls so they don’t deform in extreme conditions, while reducing wear on the halyard, too.
C-Tech Pintle Battcars
Harken now offers an option that allows C-Tech batten receptacles to be used with our Battcar systems. The pintles have shoulders that protect the threads from bending, making them more robust. They are available for System CB B and C, and T-Track Switch 18, 26, and 32 mm sizes.
Fly Blocks
Strength without Mass
A 40 mm block has been added to the line of 18 mm and 29 Fly™ mm blocks. Harken high-load Fly blocks were developed specifically for use with today’s small diameter high-tech line. Efficient, and with an incredible working load for their small size, Fly blocks give sailors the power they need and are perfect for use on foiling dinghies and sportboats and for vang cascades and backstay systems on Grand Prix racers. Their weight savings alone promises an instant uptick in racing performance.
System A CB Quick-Release Headboard Car
Harken quick-release pins let you detach the car coupler without using tools. Cars remain on the mast when sail is removed. Pivot pins are attached to the cars with a lanyard so they can’t be lost.
DrSails® Adhesives
Harken Appointed U.S. Distributor of DrSails® Adhesives
Harken is pleased to announce its appointment as U.S. distributor for DrSails, the manufacturer of a revolutionary all-in-one adhesive for emergency sail and boat repair. Strong and flexible, this fast-curing, shock resistant adhesive bonds to almost anything…sailcloth, fabric, fiberglass, composites, and metals. DrSails cures above and UNDERWATER—perfect for repairing hulls below the waterline. The two-part adhesive is packaged for easy mixing without measuring. Simply squeeze the packs, cut-and-apply. Or use the multi-use syringe applicators for more precise applications.
Small Boat Continuous Line-Drive Furler
Harken’s continuous line-drive furler is the perfect solution for high-performance skiffs, dinghies, and multihulls using large jibs, reaching, and offwind asymmetrical sails. Unlike conventional furling drums, the flat, low-profile sheave never runs out of line, and can completely furl any sized sail. The line is easy to install and can be removed without disassembly. Offset holes in the drive shaft grip line securely, with the stripper and feeder working together to prevent line from jamming. The line guard adjusts in 90-degree increments to accommodate attachments to the boat.
Replacement Traveler Kits
Harken Replacement Kits Make Traveler Upgrades Easy
Replacing a traveler can seem a daunting task. The question of what kind and size of unit to select and all the purchase/rigging options can make any sailor’s head spin. Harken replacement traveler kits are an easy way to restore (or exceed) a boat’s traveler performance by taking the guesswork out of picking the right parts. Now sailors only need to buy a Harken kit, the appropriate length of indicated track, the correct fasteners, and they’re done! It’s that simple!
26 mm Switch Track: Slug-Mounting Kits & Flange Track
With these new slug-mounting kits, yachts with masts that have flat mast grooves can be easily retrofit with a 26 mm switch track Battcar system without having to drill/tap the mast. 26 mm flange track is available in bond and bolt-down versions. Bond track is joined to the mast with a structural adhesive to reduce weight aloft; eliminates the majority of track fasteners for lighter-weight system.
Red Ratchet Blocks
Red Ratchet blocks are at the intersection of technology and fun. They are another expression of our obsession with obliterating performance-robbing friction. The sheaves of these special-edition blocks are anodized an eye-catching red. They will bring color and style to your deck, while providing the fast trim/release and superior holding power Harken ratchets are known for. Harken Red Ratchets are being offered in 57 mm sizes and include Carbo T2 and Carbo Ratchamatics and Carbo switchable ratchet blocks.
Reflex Lead Block Kit
Asymmetric and Code Zero Furlers
Harken recommends equipping asymmetric/code zero furling systems with lead blocks for safe furling from the cockpit. Kit includes two (2) outboard stanchion leads forward to keep sidedecks clear; a stanchion lead aft with a double Harken Cam-Matic for cleating continuous furling line; a Carbo T2 block with shockcord attached aft of the double cam to keep line in place for easy access. Parts for asymmetric and code zero furling leads are also offered separately.
FlatWinder™ Powered Block for Mainsheet Traveler Control
Sailors will go sailing more often
The Harken FlatWinder™ powered block is a low-profile, self-contained electrically-powered system for mainsheet traveler adjustment on monohulls 15 – 18 m (50 – 60′) and catamarans 14 – 15 m (45 – 50′) The captive line arrangement offers sailors the means to control a loaded main quickly and accurately, significantly reducing the need to use the mainsheet winch to trim the sail. The FlatWinder can work alone or as part of the Easy Sailing System. It is available in 12 or 24V depending on the yacht’s electrical system.
