the sheaves in the five blocks are worn and I am looking to send them to the manufacturer to replace the sheaves-anyone know who made these or who can repair them?
393 2004 toe rail block
- Thread starter Billyrap
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I have the same turning blocks,on my 323. Seems like they should be a shelf item from a hardware supplier...
Worst case, measure the sheave diameter, width and the pin diameter. Order new sheaves, Drive the pins out,of the blocks and replace. There is probably nothing wrong with the block castings themselves. The sheaves are more than likely nylon or delrin.
Worst case, measure the sheave diameter, width and the pin diameter. Order new sheaves, Drive the pins out,of the blocks and replace. There is probably nothing wrong with the block castings themselves. The sheaves are more than likely nylon or delrin.
http://spareparts.beneteauusa.com/controleur.php?action=accueil
Anyone that owns a Beneteau should register to the parts site. Don't wait until you need it, look at your model and see what you can get there. I actually get parts for other models to use on my 323.
Anyone that owns a Beneteau should register to the parts site. Don't wait until you need it, look at your model and see what you can get there. I actually get parts for other models to use on my 323.
The original sheaves are pure crap-very soft material that will develop flat spots/sides if a line runs through them too quickly. Same for the sheaves found in the original traveler. I replaced all of these sheaves with Harken bearing sheaves and it made a world of difference. You can order replacements of the original blocks from Beneteau, but you might as well order several, as you will be continually replacing them.
Joe Hanna
C'est La Vie
393 hull 200
Joe Hanna
C'est La Vie
393 hull 200
That doesn't seem right. Those things aren't worth one percent of that ! They are essentially junk.
Expensive Junk then maybe (smile) -- but ya that is the price in the Beneteau spare part site - be thankful you aren't looking for a replacement pulpit or keel. I have ordered some unique Bene parts from them -- they are knowledgable and quick at shipping.
Joe, what Harken bearing sheaves did you use? Is there a size or part number to reference?
I've got same problem and looking for most direct replacement / upgrade.
Someone previously posted about a firm that rebuilds sheaves and blocks.
Its called Zephyrwerk, "The sheave factory"
www.Zephyrwerks.com
And yes, I priced new ones from Beneteau. I cant understand how these blocks can cost so much, for so little quality. will likely get mine rebuilt.
Its called Zephyrwerk, "The sheave factory"
www.Zephyrwerks.com
And yes, I priced new ones from Beneteau. I cant understand how these blocks can cost so much, for so little quality. will likely get mine rebuilt.
I replaced the sheaves in that type of block on my 331 last winter. I didn't record the sheave size unfortunately, but I found workable sized Delrin ones at Rig-Rite (it might have been their NF 73). To replace the drilled out pins, I used 18-8 Stainless Clevis Pins with Retaining Ring Groove, 5/16" diam, 1-1/16" length from McMaster-Carr. It wasn't easy, and it wasn't all that cheap (mainly the cost of the sheaves). Still, back in business at half the price.
