Description

HARKEN Small Boat Heavy Duty Low Profile End Stops Backrest (2 Units)
Enhance the safety, performance, and comfort of your small boat with the HARKEN Small Boat Heavy Duty Low Profile End Stops. Sold as a pair, these versatile fittings are an essential upgrade for any sailor utilizing Harken´s 2720 or 373 track systems. Engineered with Harken´s renowned commitment to quality and durability, these end stops provide a robust and reliable solution for managing high-load traveler and genoa cars, while ingeniously doubling as comfortable backrests for the skipper or crew.
Unmatched Safety and Shock Absorption
The primary function of these heavy-duty end stops is to provide a secure and definite stopping point for your traveler or lead car. When end controls are not used, add endstops to absorb shock loads. This is critical during maneuvers like a gybe or when a sheet is eased rapidly, preventing the car from slamming into the end of the track. By absorbing these powerful impacts, the end stops protect not only the car and track from damage but also the structural integrity of your boat´s deck, saving you from costly repairs and potential equipment failure when you need it most.
Dual-Function Design: Performance and Comfort
What sets this product apart is its brilliant dual-functionality. While serving as a crucial safety component, its ergonomic and smooth shape allows it to be used as a comfortable backrest. For dinghy, sportboat, and small keelboat sailors, this provides welcome support during long tacks or while hiking, reducing fatigue and improving focus on the race course or during a day of cruising. The low-profile design ensures it remains snag-free, allowing lines to run cleanly over the deck without fouling, maintaining a safe and efficient cockpit layout.
Key Features and Benefits:
* Heavy-Duty Performance: Built to withstand the significant shock loads associated with active sailing on small, high-performance boats.
* Superior Protection: Effectively absorbs impacts to safeguard your traveler car, track system, and boat structure from damage.
* Innovative Backrest Function: The smooth, contoured shape provides essential ergonomic support for the crew, enhancing comfort on the water.
* Low-Profile & Snag-Free: Meticulously designed to maintain a clean deck, preventing sheets and control lines from catching.
* Harken Reliability: A genuine Harken fitting, ensuring world-class performance, durability, and longevity in harsh marine environments.
* Complete Set: Supplied as a pair (2 units) to fully equip one track system.
These end stops are the perfect solution for sailors who demand the most from their equipment. They offer a seamless blend of safety, high-load performance, and ergonomic comfort, making them a smart and valuable addition to your boat´s hardware.
Specifications:
* Product: HARKEN Small Boat Heavy Duty Low Profile End Stops Backrest (2 units)
* Attribute: Backrests
* Use with track/rail: Compatible with Harken 2720 and 373 track systems
* Fasteners (mm): 5 mm
* Fasteners (in): 10 FH in