The value of experience, the power of innovation
Harken products are on board every boat: from the smallest drift to the largest megayacht
Established more than 50 years ago in the American Great Lakes region, today Harken is a world leader in the production of deck equipment for sailing. Harken pulleys, rails, winches, furlers and hydraulic systems are on board all kinds of boats: from the smallest drift to the largest megayacht; from custom, to standard. But not only that, today the Harken brand races and wins in the different sailing classes of America’s Cup, Ocean Race, Vendée Globe, Olympic, Maxi, Altura and One-Design. Harken is now present in as many as 48 countries and has two production sites: one in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States, and one in Limido Comasco, Italy. It is at the latter Italian site that all winches and captive systems are made. It was then manufacturing capabilities and robotics that led Harken to grow even beyond recreational boating. Constant and stimulating activity thatl has enabled continuous investment in technology. Harken decided to adapt its blocks, winches and trolleys to industnal uses. High strength, weight, and small size have made these products pertect for high-load rope systems used in commercial boating. ” saccor so in the city and in the mountains. And today, as Harken’s business continues to expand, it is not moving away from its core valoril related to making excellent products and customer care: from the courteous voice answering the phone to the personal support of qualified technicians.
ACCESS RAIL SYSTEM
Access Rail is a dedicated safety system for larger boats that allows them to dock and move with complete freedom during 30’/40′ outboard maintenance operations.
PUSH/PULL CAPTIVE WINCH
Unlike classic Captives that pull only in one direction, the Push/Pull Captive Reel Winch can simultaneously maneuver two lines in the opposite direction. This replaces the need to have two winches on board and the space needed for them, or a hydraulic cylinder system.
SPINLOCK DECVKEST 6D
170N & 275N life jacket with safety belt. Equipped with front opening, lightweight and comfortable, automatic inflation and HRS harness release system (optional). Suitable for offshore navigation, it uses a UML Pro Sensor Elite activation system.
