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PRESS RELEASES 2009

Harken Press Releases


HydroFlux Deck Shoes HYDROFLUX SHOEs IN MEN AND WOMEN'S SIZES

January 2009

Pewaukee, WI—Harken introduces the HydroFlux sailing shoe in men and women’s sizes. This performance deck shoe, made of synthetic quick-dry materials, is perfect for any sailor.Complete Press Release For the full story click

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1135-1145 Winches

Harken Expands Megayacht and Grand Prix Winch Line with the B1135 and B1145 winches
Lead Market in Maximum working load to weight ratio.

January 2009

Pewaukee, WI—Harken introduces the B1135 and B1145 winches. These wide-body aluminum winches have been developed from the B1130 winch and are used as primaries on megayachts of 100+ ft (30+ m), and on Grand Prix racing boats. The wide- body drum diameter on both of these winches holds sheets securely while under high loads and also promotes high-speed line retrieval when sheeting. Complete Press Release For the full story click

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Harken Under-Deck Furling

MKIV Under-Deck Furling—Elegant, Efficient Performance

January 2009

Pewaukee, WI—Harken Yacht Equipment introduced its latest furler designed for performance-oriented sailboats. Built with the same quality materials found in Harken’s performance MKIII and MKIV furling systems, the MKIV Under-Deck furler mounts beneath the deck to minimize windage and provide a clean, uncluttered bow with easy anchor access. The tack of the sail sits at deck level, allowing wind to flow smoothly across the sail for efficient forward power and more precise headsail shape. Complete Press Release For the full story click

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High-Load Snatch Block

High-Load Snatch Block Line

January 2009

Harken introduces the new snatch block range in its specialized custom product offering. These compact blocks come in four sizes (2.3 Ton, 5 Ton, 8 Ton, and 12 Ton) and use many of the same concepts developed for Harken’s 40 mm-wide loop block. All snatch block sideplates pivot open, making it easy to attach to an active rigged line.
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New Cam Cleat Design

New Cam Cleat Design

January 2009

Harken introduces the next generation of Micro Cam-Matic® cleats with the Micro Cam-Matic II. This new cleat features taller pawls that help drive line further into the cleat for increased holding power and fast, easy cleating. Complete Press Release For the full story click

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Harken Names Global Management Team
Peter and Olaf Harken Remain Active as Owners and Chairmen of the Board

January 2009

Peter and Olaf Harken and their Board of Directors announced today their appointment of Harken Yacht Equipment’s new leadership team. The purpose of these appointments is to carefully position Harken for continued success in the future.
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STEVE AND DORIS COLGATE RECEIVE HARKEN GOLD BLOCK AWARD

January 2009

On the first night of the 2008 United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland Offshore Sailing School owners Steve and Doris Colgate were presented with the Harken Gold Block Award in recognition of selling their 300th Colgate 26.
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M 30 LogoNew US Watercraft M30s Feature Harken Deck Gear Package

January 2009

All new USWatercraft-built M30s (formerly the Mumm 30) will come standard with a Harken deck gear package. The M30 class Management Group has issued the following rule interpretations:
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Seven Volvo Open 70s Harken Equipped

January 2009

Harken has equipped seven of the eight Volvo Open 70s entered in the 2008/09 Volvo Ocean Race with full hardware and winch packages. An evolution of the Volvo 70s in the last race, these Version 2 machines are capable of the same record-breaking speeds, but without compromising durability and safety. Complete Press Release For the full story click

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VendÉe Globe Tests 22 Harken-Equipped Open 60s.

January 2009

The 2008-2009 Vendée will see solo sailors battle each other around the world on a course that will take them down into the Southern Ocean, around the three Great Capes and back up into the Atlantic, finishing where they began in les Sables d’Olonne, France. This tried-and-true ocean course will challenge boats and skippers with a wide range of conditions and test the all-around durability and consistency of equipment throughout the race. Complete Press Release For the full story click

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