C.S. Johnson Quick Release Lever - 14-205

The C.S. Johnson 14-205 Hyfield Type Quick Release Lever has a number of very practical features that have been developed after extensive testing on both high performance multihulls and monohulls. The fitting is rugged and has a breaking strength of 2500 lbs This is an essential piece of hardware on Catamaran shrouds to allow the crew to right the boat after a capsize, without it, another boat or extraordinary effort is required.

Features:

• A positive stop prevents jamming fingers between fitting and wire when thrown open under load
• The large surface area of the push pad makes it easier to close lever under load
• Lever take-up is 2 1/8" to an over-center position and comes with a quick release pin for positive locking
• An essential piece of hardware on catamaran shrouds to allow the crew to right the boat after a capsize
• Trailerable boats up to 26 feet find that a lever on the forestay greatly facilitates stepping and unstepping the mast

Specifications:

• Wire Diameter: Up to 1/8"
• Pin Diameter: 1/4"
• Pin to Pin: 7 3/8" Min to 8 3/8" Max (1/2" Increments)
• Safe Working Load: 1000 lbs
• Number of Extender Holes: (3)
• Throw: 2 1/4"