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Catalog 2015

Catalog 2015
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Catalog 2015

Product catalog summary
Introduction
This document outlines Harken's marine equipment offerings and warranty information, focusing on headsail handling systems, travelers, genoa leads, and related hardware. It highlights the company's commitment to quality manufacturing and customer service.
Product Overview
Harken manufactures 95% of its products in-house, including winches, blocks, and hydraulic systems, each with specific features and applications.
Warranty Information
Harken offers two warranties: Private Customer Warranty for recreational use and Professional Customer Warranty for commercial or competitive use, with coverage ranging from two to seven years.
Exclusions and Limitations
Warranties exclude damages from misuse, improper installation, or normal wear and tear. Components like pawls, bearings, and winch handles are not covered.
General Warnings
Safety warnings are provided for using Harken equipment, especially hydraulic systems, which require trained technicians for handling and servicing.
Conclusion
Harken emphasizes its dedication to high-quality marine equipment and exceptional customer service, providing a comprehensive guide to its product offerings and warranty policies.
Safety Precautions
Guidelines include awareness of loads on hardware, not exceeding Maximum Working Load (MWL), and ensuring secure attachment of equipment. Regular inspections and maintenance are recommended.
Maintenance Guidelines
Harken equipment requires minimal maintenance but should be flushed with fresh water regularly. Avoid contact with caustic solutions to prevent damage.
Product Information
Detailed specifications and part numbers for Harken products, including blocks, winches, and traveler systems, are provided with diagrams for different boat sizes and applications.
Traveler Systems
Various traveler systems are described, including Windward Sheeting, 2:1 Remote Cleat, and Standard 3:1 and 4:1 Systems, each suitable for different boat sizes and applications.
Mainsheet Systems
Includes systems like 6:1 Reeved Right Angle and 4:1 Fiddle, designed for specific boat sizes and mainsail areas.
Vang Systems
Describes systems like 4:1 V-Jam and 15:1 Cascaded Vang, suitable for different boat types and sizes.
Outhaul and Cunningham Systems
Details various outhaul and cunningham systems, including 2:1 Internal and 8:1 Cascaded, for different sailing needs.
Specifications and Materials
Discusses materials like Torlon® bearings and aluminum alloys used for their strength and corrosion resistance. Provides loading formulas and maintenance recommendations.
Standards and Recommendations
Emphasizes regular maintenance and the use of specific materials based on load requirements and environmental conditions.
Key Data from Tables
Includes breaking loads and load factors for various sailing components, crucial for calculating effective loads.
Design Features
Harken blocks are designed to be lightweight yet strong, with features like high-strength resin sideplates and UV-stabilized components.
Applications
Blocks are suitable for mainsheet and jib systems, traveler controls, vangs, and other control lines on various boat types.
Innovative Features
Includes T2 Ratchamatic blocks with a ratchet mechanism for seamless switching between modes.
Specifications
Provides detailed specifications for various block models, including sheave diameter, length, weight, and load capacities.
Procedures and Recommendations
Guidelines for selecting and installing blocks based on boat specifications and sailing conditions.
Key Data and Tables
Includes tables with specifications for each block type, essential for selecting the right equipment.
Traveler Systems
Details traveler systems with Torlon® ball bearings for smooth operation under high loads, with custom configurations available.
T-Track and Battcar Systems
Describes T-Track systems for durability and Battcar systems for efficient mainsail handling.
Winches
Details specifications for chrome and white radial line winches, powered winches, and electric and hydraulic models, emphasizing ease of use and durability.
Hydraulic Systems
Provides specifications for hydraulic cylinders, valves, control panels, pumps, and reservoirs, highlighting their efficiency and durability.
Lubricants and Conditioners
Includes products like SAILKOTE™ and ONEDROP™ for reducing friction and maintaining performance.
Distributor Information
Lists Harken International distributors across various countries with contact details.
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Catalog excerpts

Catalog 2015-1

SMALL BOAT BLOCKS COMPLEMENTARY HARDWARE TRAVELERS & GENOA LEADS MAINSAIL HANDLING SYSTEMS HEADSAIL HANDLING SYSTEMS WINCHES

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Catalog 2015-2

We design and manufacture 95% of our products in-house. We’ve got great people, standing behind our great products. That’s what we’re known for and we want to keep it that way. From added robotics, sophisticated production machinery, and enhanced work-flow models in assembly, our manufacturing facilities have been redesigned by the best efficiency experts—our own people at work. We design and manufacture 95% of our products in-house—from the simplest eyestrap on small Optimist prams, to huge winches for megayachts, to the complex hydraulic systems on America’s Cup winner Team Oracle USA. We believe...

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Catalog 2015-3

Catalog Guide 13 Reference Aluminum Megayacht MKIV Hydraulic Mastbase Halyard/Over-The-Top/Flip Flop Snatch/High-Load Snatch 190 Winches Radial Aluminum Cam-Matic Cleats/Accessories Boom Vang Stand-Up Bases Electric & Hydraulic Self-Contained Sheaves High-Load/Narrow/Steering Sheaves Electric & Hydraulic Motors Spinnaker Pole Handling Small Boat/Midrange Deck Organizers Backstay Adjuster Cruising ESP Deck Organizers Electric & Hydraulic Mainsail Reefing Big Boat Deck Organizers Electric Components Self-Tacking Jibs/Staysail Spinnaker Pole Cars Digital System Switch Metric Conversions/Drilling...

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Catalog 2015-4

Worldwide Limited Warranty COVERAGE. HARKEN warrants that each HARKEN product, when properly used and maintained, will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of receipt of the product by the final customer. HARKEN products are covered by two different kinds of warranties, on the basis of the purchaser and use made of them. 1. The Private Customer Warranty 2. The Professional Customer Warranty THE LIMITED PRIVATE CUSTOMER WARRANTY. This limited warranty applies to all Harken products purchased for final use by private individuals only and installed on boats used exclusively...

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Catalog 2015-5

Worldwide Limited Warranty DISCLAIMER. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OF TRADE, BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, IS HEREBY STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY. This Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the Owner with respect to this product. In the event of any alleged breach of any warranty or any legal action brought by the purchaser based on alleged negligence or other tortious conduct by HARKEN, the Owner’s sole and exclusive remedy will...

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Catalog 2015-6

Harken Trademarks Following is a non-exhaustive list of Harken, Inc. trademarks and registered trademarks in the U.S. and other countries and the corresponding product. When using the marks only in the U.S. include the appropriate TM or ® symbol on first use. For non U.S. usage, do not include the trademark symbols. Instead use a trademark attribute statement as follows: Carbo is a registered trademark of Harken, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The list also includes suggested products. Include the appropriate product after the trademark for the first time it appears and thereafter...

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Catalog 2015-7

Black Magic® AirBlocks® disassembled, solution on rollers Metal parts Plastic parts Slider cars only Replace: lock nuts after the third removal. Anti-seize: Coat stainless fasteners that pass through aluminum blocks with an antiseize compound such as Tef-Gel®. Adhesive: Blue Loctite®. Temporary adhesive. Can be removed without heating. Lubricate: winch pawls with a drop of Harken Pawl Oil. Do not grease winch pawls. Grease lightly: with Harken winch grease. Lubricate: Dry lubricants such as McLube™ Sailkote, dry PTFE, and dry silicon sprays which will not attract dirt may be used on slider cars....

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Catalog 2015-8

Genoa Lead Cars Part numbers represent hardware most commonly used. Typical boat length: Small Boat: 6.7 - 8.5 m (22 - 28 ft) Midrange: 8.8 - 10.4 m (29 - 34 ft) Big Boat: 10.7 - 12.8 m (35 - 42 ft) Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Pinstop Slider: A pinstop slider Barberhauler: change to G272B car on ball bearing track is recommended for cruising boats that might upgrade to adjustable ball bearing cars. Lead car Cheek Track Lead car Track Lead car End control Track Footblock Endstop Cheek Cam cleat Multi-Track: Use an adjustable car for the #1 and #2 genoas. Use a pinstop car for...

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Catalog 2015-9

Part numbers represent hardware most commonly used. Standard boat length*: 'Refer to Ordering Mainsail Travelers for in-depth specifications by boat type. Diagram Small Boat Midrange Big Boat Ref. Description Part No. Part No._Part No. 2:1 with Dedicated Winch_ 2:1 Cam on Car: This system features cleats on adjustable arms that can be angled On flush-deck boats, face cleats down the length of the track. On boats with seat backs, angle the cleats forward or aft. Windward Sheeting: The windward sheeting traveler lets crew pull the car above the centerline without releasing the leeward control line....

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Catalog 2015-10

Traveler Part numbers represent hardware most commonly used. Standard boat length*: Small Boat: 6.7 - 8.5 m (22 - 28 ft) Midrange: 8.8 - 10.4 m (29 - 34 ft) Big Boat: 10.7 - 12.8 m (35 - 42 ft) Small Boat Midrange Part No. Part No. *Refer to Ordering Mainsail Travelers for in-depth specifications by boat type. Diagram Ref. Description 4:1 Remote Cleat: If the traveler is mounted ahead of the companionway, place the cleats at the aft-edge of the cabin house. Big Boat Part No. Traveler Control block End control Track Cam cleat Traveler Control block Upright block Cam cleat E 3:1 Remote Cleat: When...

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Catalog 2015-11

Mainsheet Part numbers represent hardware most commonly used. 4:1 Typical boat length: Small Boat: 6.7 - 8.5 m (22 - 28 ft) Midrange: 8.8 - 10.4 m (29 - 34 ft) Big Boat: 10.7 - 12.8 m (35 - 42 ft) B Diagram Small Boat Ref. Description Part No. Fiddle Fiddle 4:1 Fiddle: This 4:1 tackle is the most common system on boats under 8.5 m (28 ft). 6:1 Reeved Right Angle A B Triple Triple 6:1 Reeved Right Angle: Boats with mainsails to 35 m2 (375 ft2) often use a 6:1 system. Quad Triple Single Single Single Cam base Single Double Fiddle Fiddle Single Single Cam base Double Single Cam cleat 4:1/16:1 Double-ended...

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