Carbo Ratchets allow sailors to hand-hold loaded lines and offer balance between holding power and controlled easing.

FootnoteMaximum working loads and breaking loads for blocks based on cam strengths.Sheave (mm)57 mmSheave (in)2 1/4 inLength (mm)103 mmLength (in)4 1/16 inWeight (g)247 gWeight (oz)8.7 ozShackle pin (mm)5 mmShackle pin (in)3/16 inMaximum line (mm)10 mmMaximum line (in)3/8 inMaximum working load (kg)136 kgBreaking load (kg)340 kgBreaking load (lb)750 lbHolding power10:1