Barton Marine Do 550 Rope Clutch - Double
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Barton Marine Do 550 Rope Clutch - Double
DO 550 Rope Clutch - Double
The Barton D0 550 clutch is designed for cruising and racing yachts. Manufactured from modern lightweight materials to withstand the harsh marine environment. Molded parts are from high-grade plastics that are strong, light, and impact-resistant. Cams and bases are manufactured from marine grade 'Spectro' anodized aluminum, for high wear resistance and long life. Stainless steel rope fairleads are fitted to both line entry and exit points, this feature prevents wear to both clutch and lines.
The true clutch mechanism allows the line to be adjusted through the unit in the closed, locked position with minimal slippage. Released under load is positive and requires little effort. The mechanisms opening and closing action is precise and easy to operate, even with cold, wet hands.
A unique feature of this design is the removable insert on the top face of the handle. Pop this out and you can easily replace it with printed colored inserts to denote at a glance the function of the unit (i.e. main, genoa, spinnaker, etc).
The D0 550 clutch features the advantage of a bolt-together construction which allows for ease of servicing and replacement of parts.
Features:
- Modern high-performance materials
- True clutch mechanism
- Protects lines
- Maintenance friendly
- Ergonomically designed
Technical Specifications:
- Dimension (L x W x H) - 5 ¼” x 2 ½” x 2 ½” (13.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 cm)
- Hole centres = 3 1/8” (79mm)
- Maximum Rope Capacity - .47” (1.2 cm)
- Maximum Holding Power – 1,212 Lb (550 kg)
- Weight - 1.2 lb (544 g)
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Manufacturer Part Number: 81501
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Hodges Marine accepts returns for up to thirty (30) days after shipment. Our return policy does not apply to the following goods: Open software, mapping/chart data cards, programmed AIS units, opened/registered KVH Starlink products, trolling motors, international orders, freight truck only items, and special order items. These items are not eligible for return, refund or exchange. Shipping charges (if any) are non-refundable. If your return is accepted by Us, We will provide one of the following within a reasonable time: an exchange of merchandise for the item returned, a non-transferable merchandise credit, a credit to the payment card or original method of payment used to pay for the item, a check, or another remedy that we determine in good faith is appropriate in the circumstances. Customer must request a return merchandise authorization (RMA) through the product returns link on our website or by emailing us at [email protected]. A RMA number will be issued with instructions for returning the package within a reasonable time (normally 1-3 business days).
Defective Products:
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Non-Defective Returns:
Eligible non-defective products may be returned for a full refund minus shipping paid (if any). To be eligible for a non-defective return, your merchandise must be unused/unopened and must be in the original packaging. Non-defective returns that show signs of installation/use, missing parts/packaging, missing proof of purchase/UPC code, or have serial numbers that do not match our records will not be accepted. Customer is responsible for return shipping costs of non-defective returns. You should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance for items of value. Hodges Marine is not liable for lost or damaged return packages.
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Last Updated: JUNE 09 2026
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