Winches, Hatches & Deck Gear

Push Button Mooring Line Release

Maxwell Auto Cleat

Imagine being able to release your boats mooring lines at the press of a button. No more turning your guests into crew, complete control at the push of a button. The AUTOCLEAT will release any line configuration, loop, figure 8, slip knot, anything with ease.

The Ultimate Cleat

The AUTOCLEAT is the only mooring cleat that allows you to release your mooring lines, regardless of how the line is secured to the cleat and also retracts flush into deck. International patent pending.

Clear Decks And Passageways

Auto Cleat

Smart boat design means clever utilisation of every space and surface available. The AUTOCLEAT provides a strong, secure mooring point while berthed, then at the push of a button, retracts flush to the deck when not required. Your valuable surfaces become safe and uncluttered. No more stubbed toes, snagged fishing lines or halyards.

Designed and Built to Last

Cast from a high strength, corrosion resistant stainless steel the horns of the AUTOCLEAT give exceptional high side load carrying capacity. With the remaining components manufactured from marine grade materials and composites. The AUTOCLEAT comes complete with a 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects!

Simple and Strong Installation

The AUTOCLEAT has been designed to enable simple installation for the marine fitter or home handyman. Installation takes just a few minutes with some simple tools. Only two low amperage wires are needed to power up the AUTOCLEAT.

The Little Extras

Auto Cleat

Due to the unique design of the crossing 'horns' the AUTOCLEAT secures the mooring line above the deck not on the deck and thus reducing line wear on the boat! The AUTOCLEAT comes standard with a Power Failure Override (PFO) button located in the deck plate. This allows the unit to be operated in the event of boat electrical power failure.

For added peace of mind - a small loop in the mooring line can be placed over the half extended horns, and then the AUTOCLEAT fully extended. Now the line cannot accidentally come off.

Technical Specifications

  Autocleat 200 Autocleat 250* Autocleat 300*
Horn Distance 200mm (8") 250mm(10") 300mm (12")
12 vdc Yes Yes Yes
24 vdc No Yes Yes
Overall Length 260 mm (10.25") 300mm (12") 360mm (14.2")
Side Load Capacity 3000kg (6600 lb) 8000kg (17600 lb) 15,000kg (33,000 lb)
Load Releasing Limit 30kg (66 lb) 70kg (154 lb) 100kg (132 lb)
Under Deck Clearance 170mm (6.7") 225mm (8.9") 275mm (10.8")
Power Failure Override (PFO) Yes Yes Yes
Water Ingress Rating IP 66 IP 66 IP 66
Optional Water Trap Yes Yes Yes
Rated Current Draw 6 amps 22 amps 22 amps
Electrical Motor Protection Yes (auto-reset breaker) Yes (auto-reset breaker) Yes (auto-reset breaker)