Replacement or upgrade Base for XA or XAS Clutches to give optimised holding on small diameter lines.
Details:
XAS-BASE0408
XAS & XA Clutches Base Module (4-8mm)
XAS-BASE0612
XAS & XA Clutch Base Module (6-12mm)
Replacement or upgrade Base for XA or XAS Clutches to give optimised holding on small diameter lines 4-8mm or 6-12mm lines.
Strongly recommended for sports boat and other small boat high-performance applications
Can only be used on single unit XA Clutches
FAQs
For best results with XAS clutch installation, use the recommended deck organiser model T38 and check the rope size/load graph.
Yes — it can be side‑mounted on either side but requires the fairing kit XAS‑SMNT for side mounting.
The product is modular and designed to be easy to upgrade and maintain.
When used for 4–8mm lines the XAS0408 variants are rated at 450kg SWL.
The base module is optimised for small-diameter lines in the 4–8mm range.
Yes. Regular XAS0612 can be converted for small diameters by fitting the XAS-BASE0408 base module.
Yes. The small-diameter XAS version is strongly recommended for sportsboat and other small boat high‑performance applications.
Fastener counts vary by variant: options use 2, 4 or 6 M6 fasteners (1/4”).
Contact the SailRACE team — as certified marine experts we’re happy to help with product selection, installation and after-sales servicing, before and after your purchase.








