Barton Marine Shroud Cleat w/Eye

The Barton Marine Shroud Cleat with Eye is a purpose-built attachment point for modern sailing rigging systems, designed by experienced riggers for sailors who demand secure, damage-free wire management. Whether you're working with standing rigging, running backstays, or intermediate shrouds, this cleat locks onto wire cleanly without crimping or weakening the line. If you've spent time aloft or tuning a mast, you know that every connection point matters—slack rigging costs you performance, and poor cleat design can compromise the integrity of expensive wire over time.

This marine cleat accommodates shroud wire up to 8mm (5/16") diameter and features a wide eye opening that accepts standard marine rope and line without binding or deformation. The design clamps securely without teeth or sharp edges that could cut into wire jackets, preserving the structural integrity of your rig. Manufactured by Barton Marine—a trusted UK rigger supplier with decades of offshore racing heritage—the cleat is engineered for both performance cruising and competitive sailing environments where reliability cannot fail. The compact footprint (3 x 1 x 5 inches) minimizes weight while maximizing grip, keeping your rig tuning adjustments accessible and straightforward.

This cleat works best on boats with traditional or modern in-mast or mid-boom furling systems where intermediate or cap shrouds require positive positioning. It's equally at home on racing yachts where precise rig tension is critical and cruising sailboats where durability and ease of adjustment extend the life of expensive standing rigging. Installation is straightforward—simply position the cleat on your shroud wire and tighten the locking mechanism. Sailors who regularly adjust backstay tension or tune their rig underway will appreciate the quick, repeatable hold without the need for knots or wraps.