Plastimo Skate

PLASTIMO Skate: The Ultimate Low-Friction Fairlead for Superior Line Control

Elevate your vessel´s docking and mooring capabilities with the PLASTIMO Skate, a premium fitting engineered for unparalleled performance and durability. Designed for the discerning sailor who demands both function and form, this innovative fairlead provides an ultra-smooth, low-friction surface that revolutionizes line handling. Say goodbye to the frustration of chafe, snagging, and premature rope wear. The PLASTIMO Skate ensures your mooring and docking lines glide effortlessly, reducing strain on your equipment and making maneuvers safer, faster, and more efficient. Its sleek, low-profile design not only enhances the aesthetics of your deck but also minimizes tripping hazards, creating a cleaner and safer onboard environment.

Key Benefits for Uncompromised Performance

The primary advantage of the PLASTIMO Skate lies in its exceptional ability to protect your valuable lines. The meticulously polished, rounded surfaces prevent the abrasion and friction that degrade ropes over time, significantly extending their lifespan and saving you money on costly replacements. This is especially critical for modern high-performance synthetic ropes. Handling lines under load becomes remarkably easier; the smooth passage reduces the physical effort required for mooring and anchoring, even in challenging conditions. Its open-top design allows for quick and easy placement of the line into the fairlead, without the need for threading, which is a crucial time-saver during critical docking procedures. Built to withstand the harshest marine environments, its robust construction guarantees long-lasting reliability, resisting corrosion and maintaining its brilliant finish season after season.

Main Features

Engineered with precision, the PLASTIMO Skate incorporates several key features to deliver its superior performance. Its distinct, streamlined geometry is optimized for guiding lines at various angles without creating damaging friction points. The wide, open-channel construction accommodates lines easily, ensuring they remain securely seated while allowing for free movement. These high-performance fairleads, often referred to as Skates due to their smooth gliding action and sleek profile, are a critical upgrade for any vessel seeking to improve its mooring system. The design is intentionally snag-free, with countersunk fastening points that sit flush with the deck, maintaining clear and uncluttered walkways.

Technical Specifications

Choose the perfect fit for your vessel´s requirements with two available sizes.

Model for Rope up to Ø 16 mm:

* Maximum Rope Diameter: 16 mm
* Overall Length (A): 150 mm
* Overall Width (B): 32 mm
* Overall Height (C): 25 mm
* Fastening: Requires 2x 6 mm countersunk head screws

Model for Rope up to Ø 22 mm:

* Maximum Rope Diameter: 22 mm
* Overall Length (A): 200 mm
* Overall Width (B): 41 mm
* Overall Height (C): 35 mm
* Fastening: Requires 2x 8 mm countersunk head screws

Both models are constructed from highly polished, corrosion-resistant marine-grade stainless steel, ensuring a flawless appearance and uncompromising strength against saltwater, sun, and spray. Upgrade your boat´s fitting today with the PLASTIMO Skate and experience the definitive solution for line protection and effortless handling