Wichard M10 sheet fairlead

WICHARD M10 Sheet Fairlead | Premium 316L Stainless Steel Deck Hardware

Optimize your sail handling and protect your lines with the WICHARD M10 Sheet Fairlead, an essential piece of deck equipment for any discerning sailor. Engineered for performance and built to withstand the harshest marine conditions, this fairlead ensures smooth, low-friction guidance for your sheets and control lines, enhancing both safety and efficiency on board. Trust in Wichard´s world-renowned French manufacturing to deliver unparalleled reliability when you need it most.

The primary benefit of the WICHARD M10 fairlead lies in its exceptional strength and durability. Forged from marine-grade 316L stainless steel, it offers superior resistance to corrosion, pitting, and rust, even with constant exposure to saltwater and UV rays. This longevity means you are investing in a piece of hardware that will not fail under load or degrade over time, providing peace of mind during demanding passages and competitive races. Its carefully designed, smooth, and rounded surfaces prevent rope chafe, significantly extending the life of your expensive sheets and halyards.

Key Benefits:

* Unmatched Durability: Hot-forged 316L stainless steel construction provides outstanding mechanical strength and exceptional corrosion resistance for a long service life.
* Superior Rope Protection: The perfectly polished, chafe-free design allows lines to run smoothly, minimizing wear and tear and preserving the integrity of your cordage.
* Reliable Performance: Engineered to handle high loads, it ensures consistent and dependable guidance for genoa sheets, mainsheets, and other critical control lines.
* Sleek, Professional Finish: The beautiful, passivated polished finish adds a touch of elegance and professionalism to your deck layout, complementing any modern or classic vessel.

Main Features:

* Single M10 screw fastening for a secure and robust installation.
* Manufactured using Wichard´s state-of-the-art hot-forging process.
* Features a passivated and highly polished finish for maximum corrosion protection and a smooth surface.
* A compact, low-profile design that minimizes deck clutter and reduces the risk of snagging.
* Designed to accommodate a wide range of modern and traditional cordage.

Guides for Optimal Deck Layout

The WICHARD M10 fairlead is a versatile component that serves as a crucial guide in your boat´s rigging system. Its primary function is to direct lines cleanly and efficiently across the deck, preventing them from rubbing against coamings, stanchions, or other hardware. Use it to effectively guide:

* Control Lines: Perfect for guiding Cunningham, outhaul, or vang lines, helping to keep the cockpit and deck organized and safe.

By strategically placing these guides, you can create an optimized, high-performance deck layout that improves sail handling and reduces the effort required to manage your boat.

Technical Specifications

Fairlead stainless steel 316, screw M10, for cordage ø18 mm max.

* Material: 316L Stainless Steel
* Finish: Passivated and Polished
* Fastening: M10 Screw (1)
* Max. Rope Diameter: 18 mm (11/16")
* Working Load (WL): 1600 kg / 3530 lbs
* Breaking Load (BL): 3000 kg / 6610 lbs
* Weight: 125 g
* Length (A): 60 mm
* Width (B): 22 mm
* Height (C): 25 mm
* Mounting Hole Diameter (d): 10 mm