Meet the Barton Marine High Load Eye 12mm Bore — a premium marine fitting engineered to boost sail-handling performance with exceptional load capacity and minimal weight.
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Bore diameter: 12mm bore diameter designed for strong, reliable line termination in a compact, lightweight package.
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Finish: HV500 hard anodised coating with a curved profile to reduce wear and lower friction under load.
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Strength-to-weight advantage: Strength up 272% and weight down 51% versus standard plain bearing blocks (based on using 4mm D12 SK75 Dyneema core).
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Wear resistance: Abrasion-tested for over 300 hours with no visual signs of wear on the anodised coating.
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Sizes: Six sizes available to fit a variety of sail-handling tasks.
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Construction: Marine-grade aluminium with a hard anodised finish for durability in harsh sea conditions.
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Versatility: On-board utility for lazy jacks, barber haulers, mast base tidies, stanchion lead eyes, and other light-load applications.
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Line compatibility: Smallest size accepts a 3mm line (bullseye 6mm); largest size accepts a 16mm line (bullseye 28mm).
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Part reference: Barton Marine Part No 60451.
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Ergonomic design: Ergonomic, high-load design with curved surfaces to help smooth line routing under load.
This high-load eye delivers a superior strength-to-weight advantage, low friction, and dependable wear resistance, making it an excellent upgrade for sail handling efficiency and performance. Its ergonomic, curved surfaces help smooth line routing under load, supporting tasks like kickers, tweakers, Genoa barber haulers, and more while keeping equipment lightweight and durable for long-term use.
