Harken 3280 User Manual

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ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS

Jib Sheet Fairleads

3280, 3281

Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to your vessel, personal
injury, or death. See www.harken.com/manuals for additional safety information.

IMPORTANT! See Inspection and Maintenance at end of manual.

Features

Attach short pendant through hobble holes to temporarily secure jib/genoa clew to free-up a winch

for mark roundings, sail changes, etc.

Save weight: 6061-T6 Hard Lube-anodized aluminum.
Easy, one person mounting: Hexagonal head fasteners.

Dimensions

W

S

L

Part

No. Description
3280 Midrange jib lead 2
3281 Big boat jib lead 3

Fastener SpacingL Length

S

in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm lb kg lb kg

3

/

16

55 215/16757/822 17/16371/212 1500 680 3000 1360

3

/496 415/16125 11/829 25/16587/822 4250 1930 8500 3860

W

Width

H

Height

Fasteners (not included)

7

B

—

/16"

Socket head

cap screw

6 mm

10 mm

Part

No.

3280 .60 15

3281 .98 25

A A1

in mm in mm in mm

1.5 38

2.36 60

Hex head

6 mm

10 mm

B

1

/4"

7

/16"

Cheese head or

fillister head

B

—

6 mm

—

10 mm

2.165 55

3.78 96

Method Fasteners

Through-deck mounting, access from below. Hex head*, socket head cap screw, cheese head, or fillister head.
Mounting to tapped holes, no access from below. Socket head cap screw, cheese head, or fillister head.

Hex head* bolts are ideal for one-person through-deck
fastening. The hexagonal head is held by the sides of the
inset when being tightened.

Note: In the 3280 version, only 6 mm hex head bolts will fit.

Hex head is
held by sides
of inset.

Choose fasteners that are made from A4 (316) or A2 (18-8)
stainless steel. Make sure to use large washers, or backing
plates and locknuts under deck. It is installer's responsibility
to choose correct screws, nuts, washers, or threaded plates,
taking into account materials and loads they will have to bear.
Harken assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation of
fairleads, or for an incorrect choice of mounting fasteners.

Max line ØMaximum

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working load

Breaking

load

Deck Strength

Fairleads must be installed on a flat area of deck, reinforced if necessary to bear a load equal to the
breaking load of fairlead to be used. Marine epoxy suppliers are a good source of deck reinforcement
techniques. Also contact suppliers of G10 reinforcement. It is installer's responsibility to carry out all
structural tests needed to ensure that deck can bear load. Consult the yard that built the boat in case
of doubt over the suitability of mounting location and deck strength. Harken

assumes no responsibility

for incorrect installation of fairleads, or for an incorrect choice of mounting screws.

WARNING! Failure to ensure the correct deck strength type can result in the fairleads
pulling off the deck suddenly and unexpectedly during high loads.

Mounting Fairleads

Carefully drill holes. Slightly bevel the top of the hole to allow sealant
to form a small ring at deck level. Use marine sealant, making sure
sealant fills hole and beveled area. Secure fairlead using all fastener
holes. Secure under the deck using large washers, or backing plates
and locknuts.

Slight bevel allows
sealant to form a
ring at deck level.

Inspect

Carefully inspect fairleads and mounting hardware for any signs of loosening, cracks or damage.

WARNING! Failure to inspect fairleads and mounting hardware can result in fairleads
pulling off deck suddenly and unexpectedly during high load.

Maintenance

Clean by frequently flushing with fresh water.

IMPORTANT! Exposure to some teak cleaners and other caustic solutions can
result in discoloration of part and is not covered under the Harken warranty.

Warranty

For additional safety, maintenance, and warranty information: www.harken.com/manuals or the
Harken catalog.

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