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The Mid-Range Hexaratchet offers a holding power of 15:1 at 180° of wrap, yet allows crew to ease line instantly. An on/off switch disengages the ratchet mechanism in light air.

The 1571 and 1572 reverse ratchets pair with the 1549 and 1550 for jib and spinnaker sheet applications where ratchet rotation is in opposite directions and ratchet switches should face up.

Mid-Range triples with ratchets and cams on adjustable arms build powerful, low profile 5:1 or 6:1 tackles for mainsheets, vangs, or backstay adjusters.

Use for:

Jib/spinnaker sheets

1555	Adjustable cam arms Two rows Delrin ball bearings Eight-sided Hardkote anodized aluminum sheave Reversible cam cleats On/off switch - works under load Three-way head system

1549

1550

1556

1571

1572

Part No.	Description	Sheave 0		Length		Weight		Max line 0		Shackle pin 0		Safe working load		Breaking strength		Holding power w/180° wrap 50 Ib (23 kg)	Turns
		in	mm	in	mm	oz	g	in	mm	in	mm	Ib	kg	Ib	kg
1549	Single	3	76	61/8	156	14	397	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	8:1	Clockwise
1550	Single/becket	3	76	71/8	184	15	425	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	8:1	Clockwise
1555	Triple/ratchet/280 Cam-Matic	3	76	73/4	197	49	1389	9/16	14	5/16	8	3800	1724	8500	3856	8:1	Clockwise
1556	Triple/ratchet/280 Cam-Matic7becket	3	76	83/4	222	51	1446	9/16	14	5/16	8	3800	1724	8500	3856	8:1	Clockwise
1571	Single	3	76	61/8	156	14	397	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	8:1	Counterclockwise
1572	Single/becket	3	76	71/8	184	15	425	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	8:1	Counterclockwise

* - ¹/₄" (6 mm) RH fasteners

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