THREADLESS FAIRLEAD

摘要

A threadless fairlead assembly for a sailing vessel is provided, in which the C-shaped fairlead, or the double C-shaped body fairlead body has a channel which passes from the outside of the body to the aperture and is closed by a latch pin, this configuration allows a line to pass in and out of the assembly while remaining relatively parallel to the centerline of the aperture.

主权项

1. A threadless fairlead assembly for receiving a line, consisting of:
a fairlead having a C-shaped body having a channel which provides a gap from the outside of the body to a fairlead aperture, said fairlead having dimensions permitting said line to pass laterally through said channel and locate in said fairlead aperture while permitting said line to be relatively parallel to the centerline of said aperture; said channel (12) is defined by said base upper surface (140) and a lower surface of top portion (160); and a pull pin (39) oriented substantially vertical so as to provide the means to close and open said channel (12).