I checked the cataloges last night. Judy your numbers were correct
but the units were wrong :-).
Info from Defender 99 Catalog
Spinlock PX
Defender Price
Model Line Size SWL Break Load Single Double
PX0406 5/32 - 1/4 140kg/308lbs 280kg/616lbs $21.95 $39.95
PX0611 1/4 - 7/16 200kg/440lbs 400kg/880lbs $24.95 $44.95
West Marine Prices
Single Double
PX0406 $26.49 $50.99
PX0611 $29.99 $57.99
For comparison
Harken 356 (#150 Cam Cleat with #328 Fairlead)
West Marine $29.95
Defenders $19.95 (#150) + $6.78 (#328) = $26.73
I suspect that either the would work for P15 halyards. If I remember
correctly the block near the top of the mast for the jib is a Harken
bullet block (or maybe a Ronstan 28 series) which is only rated at
about 300lbs.
Now the real question is do I want to consider the Easylock Mini Rope
Clutch that Defenders has on the warehouse cleaning list at $35.00
for a double???? Hmmmmmmmmm.
Judy do you have the URL for the Spinlock website??
> In a message dated 3/23/99 6:09:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, rpa@intrinsix.com
> writes:
>
> > I am planning to use Spinlock PX rope clutches for the halyards.
...
>
> Greetings Rich and Webgang,
>
> I'm planning on using the Spinlock PX clutches on my P19, Redwing, but not for
> the main halyard, just for the other lines. They come in two sizes. The
> little ones (PX 406) have a working load of 140 pounds, and the larger one (I
> forget the part number) has a working load of 200 pounds. The smaller
> Spinlock holds a small diameter line (up to 5/16, I think, not sure), while
> the larger clutch will handle a slightly larger diameter line. If I remember
> correctly, the Spinlock website says the larger one is designed for holding
> halyards on small boats.
...>
>
> Regards,
> Judy B.
>
> Judith Blumhorst, DC
> Potter Yachters</A>
>
>
>
Rich Abato
P15 #1811 Tiramisu