Cleats

Question 1

Most common cleat, which will hold fast and is easy (but slow) to release under heavy load. A line that will be left unattended, such as a docking line, should be secured with a cleat hitch.

Answer 1

Horn cleat

Question 2

A cleat that has jaws with “teeth” that are spring loaded so they press and grip a line snugly. To release the line, pull and lift. These cleats can be difficult to release under heavy load.

Answer 2

Cam cleat

Question 3

A cleat that is very easy to use, simply pull the line through it and let go. To release the line, pull and lift it out. This ca be a difficult task under a heavy load.

Answer 3

Clam cleat

Question 4

The cleat helps you pull in and hold a sheet. The friction of wrapping a sheet around the [BLANK] drum reduces the pull needed to hold the sheet in. A [BLANK] handle can be inserted into the top of the [BLANK] to provide additional power for pulling in the sheeet.

Answer 4

Winch cleat