Ox has one (double) cam style clutch of unknown origin. More than once I've had to use a hammer to get it to release the headsail halyard. The force required was somewhere between a firm tap and a controlled thwack.
Bob M Ox 33-1 Jax, FL On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Dennis C. <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > In addition to the fact that they don't tear up line covers, they are the > ONLY rope clutch that I think reliably releases under load. The first time > you absolutely need to release a line and your cam style clutches won't > release, you'll appreciate what I'm saying. How often have you ever had to > put a halyard on a winch to release a cam style rope clutch? > > > > > >
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