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CT Sailbatten Hardware - Tensioners
Leech Tensioning Systems for CT33, CT33S, CT36 battens
 

 RSLT Tensioner
RSLT Rocket-Style Leech Tensioner
The RSLT was specifically designed as a light-weight tensioning solution to fit the CT Sailbattens CT22 range.

The RSLT is designed to slip over a CT22 batten. It can be used as a Leech Tensioner (on a bolt-rope mainsail) and as a Luff Receptacle with closed-leech mainsails.

CT Sailbatten hardware: RSLT - Rocket-Style Leech Tensioner for CT22 carbon battens
CT Sailbatten hardware: RSLT - Rocket-Style Leech Tensioner for CT22 carbon battens
RSLT leech tensioner
Yacht Size Range for RSLT
  • 40ft - 55ft
Batten Size Range
Key Features
  • Made from carbon fiber
  • Ultra lightweight and strong
  • Fits over CT22 battens for luff or leech tensioning
  • Can be used with closed or open leech batten pockets
  • Adjusting screw thread for tensioning batten on deck or while sailing
    (maximum adjustment: 30mm)
  • Fish-tail shaped end for webbing to hook over, holding RSLT and batten firmly into sail
  • Weight: 80 grams

Click here for an Information PDF on the RSLT.

 
   

 FTLTK Fish-Tail Tensioner
FTLTK Fish-Tail Leech Tensioner
Originally designed for tensioning battens in America's Cup mainsails the FTLTK is light-weight, sturdy and easy to use.

A titanium adjusting screw connects the acetyl leech end-plug and handle. A Hex Key is used make the adjustment.

CT Sailbatten hardware: FTLT - Fish-Tail Leech Tensioner for CT33 carbon battens
CT Sailbatten hardware: FTLT - Fish-Tail Leech Tensioner for CT33 carbon battens
FTLTK leech tensioner
Yacht Size Range for FTLTK
  • 40ft - 90ft
Batten Size Range

Key Features

  • Made from tough acetyl plastic
  • Titanium or stainless hex-head adjusting screw
  • Adjustable while batten is in sail
  • Webbing or lashing over fish-tail end prevents batten falling out of sail

Click here for an Information PDF on the FTLTK.

 
   

 PALT Adjusting Tensioner
PALT Plastic Adjusting Leech Tensioner
By designing a larger, more robust head-cap the FTLT tensioning components can be used with CT33S and CT36 battens.

The PALT has grooves which allow lashing to pass either side of the tensioning screw, securing the batten firmly in the pocket.

CT Sailbatten hardware: PALT - Plastic Adjusting Leech Tensioner for CT33, CT33S and CT36 carbon battens
CT Sailbatten hardware: PALT - Plastic Adjusting Leech Tensioner for CT33, CT33S and CT36 carbon battens
PALT leech tensioner
Yacht Size Range for PALT
  • 60ft upwards
Batten Size Range

Key Features

  • Made from tough acetyl plastic
  • Titanium or stainless hex-head adjusting screw
  • Adjustable while batten is in sail
  • Webbing or lashing over fish-tail end prevents batten falling out of sail

Click here for an Information PDF on the PALT.

 
 
 
  NEWS AND INFO
NEW RECEPTACLES
Custom-designed luff receptacles...for more info click here
FISH-TAIL TENSIONER
Used by most of the 2007 America's Cup Syndicates
RSLT USED ON RC44
The RSLT rocket-style tensioner is being used by RC44 teams...for more info click here
PALT ADJUSTING
The PALT adjusting tensioner can be used with CT36 battens...for more info click here