Welcome to the International Class Association website for the RS Aero. Here you will find all there is to know about the RS Aero including the latest news, how to register your boat, and links to relevant documents.
| Home >> Technical >> CL257 auto-release cleat |
14/08/2023 15:27:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5114
08/08/2023 17:29:00
Geoff
Posts: 1
The CL257 works pretty well. I fit them to all my boats. Essential piece of equipment for those of us who race in tidal estuaries or along the shore of places like Broadstairs. They save a whole lot of damage from those rocks that suddenly stick up a foot above the surrounding seabed.
Reply
Reply
14/01/2022 14:39:00
Posts: 0
Hi Pascal,
I have not heard of anyone fitting that.
The option was added to the Class Rules early on for those who regularly sail through areas of potentially shallow water, especially muddy estuaries where you can not see the depth.
An alternative is to lean back and uncleat the rudder downhaul whenever you think you may be at risk. With the rudder bolt at normal tightness the rudder will only tend to start to come up if you are planing.
Reply
I have not heard of anyone fitting that.
The option was added to the Class Rules early on for those who regularly sail through areas of potentially shallow water, especially muddy estuaries where you can not see the depth.
An alternative is to lean back and uncleat the rudder downhaul whenever you think you may be at risk. With the rudder bolt at normal tightness the rudder will only tend to start to come up if you are planing.
Reply
14/01/2022 12:21:00
Peter Barton
Posts: 5114
Hi,
Has anyone fitted a Clamcleat CL257 auto-release cleat to the rudder?
Any issue with doing this?
Reply
Has anyone fitted a Clamcleat CL257 auto-release cleat to the rudder?
Any issue with doing this?
Reply
14/01/2022 08:48:00
Pascal
Posts: 6
