CT Sailbatten Hardware - Receptacles
Luff Tensioning Systems for CT33, CT33S, CT36 battens
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 AALR (Aluminium)
Adjusting Aluminium Luff Receptacle
A strong receptacle designed for larger yachts, the AALR is easy to use and allows batten tension to be adjusted on deck or while sailing.
The AALR is designed to be mounted on one side of sail. The curved backing plate forces sail to deform around receptacle, effectively placing batten on the centreline.
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| AALR aluminium receptacle |
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| Yacht Size Range for AALR
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Batten Size Range
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Key Features of the AALR
- Machined from aluminium then anodised
- Ideal for closed leech batten pocket
- Removable side-plate allows batten to be removed or inserted while sailing
- Adjusting screw thread for tensioning batten on deck or while sailing
(maximum adjustment: 30mm)
- Can be tensioned without detaching receptacle from batten car
- Stainless steel boss to suit M-12, M-14, or M-16 (metric coarse) stud threads and ball fittings
- Weight: 700 grams (approximate)
Click here for an Information PDF on the AALR. |
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ACLR (Carbon)
Adjusting Carbon Luff Receptacle
The ACLR is a lightweight carbon receptacle designed with offshore sailors in mind. Luff tensioning and side removal of battens from the luff provide safety features for use in offshore situations.
The ACLR can also be fitted inside a batten pocket allowing the receptacle to sit on the centre-line of the sail (leech removal of battens only).
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| ACLR carbon receptacle |
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Yacht Size Range for ACLR
- Monoullls: 50ft - 90ft
- Multihulls: 30ft - 70ft
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Batten Size Range
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Key Features of the ACLR
- Made from carbon fibre and acetyl plastic
- Lightweight and strong
- Ideal for closed leech batten pocket
- Side exit for easy batten removal
- Batten tension adjusted with a hex-key from the front
(maximum adjustment: 40mm)
- Can be tensioned without detaching receptacle from batten car
- Fits M-10 or M-12 (metric coarse) stud thread
- Attaches to one side of sail with solid carbon fibre backing plate
- Able to accept 19mm round rod as well as rectangular battens
- Weight: 300 grams
Click here for an Information PDF on the ACLR. |
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APLR (Acetyl Plastic)
Adjusting Plastic Luff Receptacle
The APLR is a lightweight acetyl plastic receptacle suitable for yachts from 30ft to superyachts. The APLR attaches inside the batten pocket on the centreline of the sail. Carbon or acetyl plastic backing plates are fixed to the outside of the sail with stainless steel bolts.
An external hex nut is used to adjust batten tension.
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| APLR plastic receptacle with M-12 x 40mm stud |
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Yacht Size Range for APLR
- Monoullls: 30ft - 90ft
- Multihulls: 30ft - 70ft
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Key Features of the APLR
- Made from acetyl plastic with plastic or carbon side plates
- Lightweight and strong
- Can be used inside batten pocket or on one side of sail
- Adjusting screw thread for tensioniong batten on deck or while sailing (maximum adjustment: 40mm)
- Can be tensioned without detaching receptacle from batten car
- Fits M-12, M-14 or M-16 (metric coarse) stud thread
- Stainless ball-studs M-12 x 40mm, M-12 x 60mm available
with large flange (to stop stud bending)
- APLR Weight: 448-620 grams
Click here for an Information PDF on the APLR. |
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NALR (Acetyl)
Non-adjusting Acetyl Luff Receptacle
The NALR is a tough, simple and durable batten receptacle. These receptacles have been round the world on ABN AMRO 1 and 2 and Team Ericsson in the 2006 Volvo Ocean Race.
The NALR attaches through the sail with stainless steel bolts. Nylock nuts are used on the 2 bolts taking most load.
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| Yacht Size Range for NALR
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Batten Size Range
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Key Features of the NALR
- Machined from tough acetyl plastic
- Lightweight and strong
- Used with open leech batten pockets
- Batten is tensioned by flap or lashing system at leech
- Manufactured to fit stud threads in 2 sizes:
- 12mm stud (Metric Coarse thread)
- 14mm stud (Metric Coarse thread)
- Weight: 385 grams
Click here for an Information PDF on the NALR.
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NPLR (Acetyl)
Non-adjusting Plastic Luff Receptacle
The NPLR is a lightweight acetyl plastic receptacle available in
3 sizes to suit yachts from 30ft long up to Superyachts.
It attaches inside the batten pocket (on the centreline of the sail) with acetyl or carbon side plates, fixed with stainless or titanium bolts.
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NPLR acetyl receptacle
with M-12 x 40mm stud |
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Yacht Size Range for NPLR
- Monoullls:
30ft - 90ft
- Multihulls:
30ft - 70ft
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Batten Size Range
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Key Features of the NPLR
- Made from acetyl plastic with plastic or carbon side plates
- Lightweight and strong
- Fits M-10, M-12, M-14 or M-16 (metric coarse) stud thread
- Can be used inside batten pocket or on one side of sail
- Stainless ball-studs M-12x40mm, M-12x60mm available
with large flange (to stop stud bending)
- NPLR Weight: 448-620 grams
Click here for an Information PDF on the NPLR. |
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