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Roland5048

Roland5048

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May 12, 2004
1,505
Hunter Cherubini 30 New Port Richey
Looking for a replacement sheave for my stand-up spring loaded halyard turning block. Make is Schaefer but any one that fits will do. OD is 2 in. Width is 9/16. Hole is 1/4 in. Halyard is 1/2 in. Been searching to no avail. Any help much appreciated. Thanks.
 
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dlochner

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Jan 11, 2014
11,398
Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
You're going to have a hard time finding just a sheave. It will be easier and not that much more expensive to just replace the whole block. Garhauer makes a good block and it will have ball bearings reducing friction. A nice upgrade.
 
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StargazerP303

StargazerP303

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Oct 22, 2014
352
Pearson P303 #221 RockPort Maine
Roland5048 said:
Looking for a replacement sheave for my stand-up spring loaded halyard turning block. Make is Schaefer but any one that fits will do. OD is 2 in. Width is 9/16. Hole is 1/4 in. Halyard is 1/2 in. Been searching to no avail. Any help much appreciated. Thanks.
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You can try this one too!
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Hope this helps! Capt. Rob
 

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JimInPB

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Aug 22, 2017
1,609
Hunter 26.5 West Palm Beach
All the West Marines around me have a selection of replacement sheaves on the shelf, right by the blocks. Prices seem reasonable, usually not more than a couple of bucks. They don't seem to carry replacement axles at my most local shop.
 
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dlochner

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Jan 11, 2014
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Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
Many Shaeffer blocks have axles that are rivets and not easily removed. If your block looks like this one, then better to buy a new block.

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jssailem

jssailem

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Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
The Shaeffer blocks were made to meet a price point. Shiny, pretty, function for awhile, often used beyond their useful life, to be discarded and replaced.
 
Hydro Therapy

Hydro Therapy

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Dec 27, 2012
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Precision Precision 28 St Augustine
I replaced mine over the winter. I went through the attached company. I think it cost me $40 compared to the $300 it would of cost to replace the cars. The company was great. You email them your measurements. They then email you a computer generated shape. Once you give them the ok they make the sheaves and send them to you. The ones I ordered where an exact copy of the originals.

My sheaves where riveted. I drilled them out and replaced with stainless bolts with locking nuts.

https://dreamgreen.org/component/tags/tag/12-custom-made-sheaves
 
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Sailboat.Sequoyah

Sailboat.Sequoyah

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Apr 11, 2018
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Hunter 340 Dowry Creek, NC
You can repair them if you have the tools and skills, but riveted blocks were made to be replaced. Every component in them has a lifespan. Better to get new assemblies, IMO.

When I had to do something about those at my mast foot, I got Garhauer one step up in capacity from the Ronstan that came with the boat. It required slightly enlarging the holes in the plate so the larger shackles would fit, but I've been pleased with the result.
 
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Roland5048

Roland5048

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May 12, 2004
1,505
Hunter Cherubini 30 New Port Richey
Thanks for all the advice and leads. You guys are the best. My block's sheave is riveted and my thought was to drill it out and replace using a pin of some sort such as Hydro Therapy said he had done. Will check WM again and see if they have the one I need in stock. Will check out all suggested sites, also. Worst thing happens is I replace the whole thing. Just trying to save some $$. Will report what happens. Thanks again.
 
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dlochner

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Jan 11, 2014
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Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
Roland5048 said:
Thanks for all the advice and leads. You guys are the best. My block's sheave is riveted and my thought was to drill it out and replace using a pin of some sort such as Hydro Therapy said he had done. Will check WM again and see if they have the one I need in stock. Will check out all suggested sites, also. Worst thing happens is I replace the whole thing. Just trying to save some $$. Will report what happens. Thanks again.
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Check the prices on new blocks from Garhauer. By the time you buy replacement sheaves, nuts and bolts, and take the time to replace sheaves the cost will not be that much different than Garhauer and you will get a better block with less friction.
 
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StargazerP303

StargazerP303

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Oct 22, 2014
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Pearson P303 #221 RockPort Maine
Roland5048 said:
Thanks for all the advice and leads. You guys are the best. My block's sheave is riveted and my thought was to drill it out and replace using a pin of some sort such as Hydro Therapy said he had done. Will check WM again and see if they have the one I need in stock. Will check out all suggested sites, also. Worst thing happens is I replace the whole thing. Just trying to save some $$. Will report what happens. Thanks again.
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Can you please take a picture of what you have installed? That would be great for, I have extra parts on hand and if I have a part that may work for you... its pennies. you just pay to the shipping charge. Capt. Rob.
Track size in any! color needed! etc... any measurements would go far for me and others I'm sure!
 
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Terry Cox

Terry Cox

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Dec 25, 2000
5,731
Hunter Passage 42 Shelter Bay, WA
Old Garhauer blocks here. No pics of the new ones, both open end. Reused the pins (axles) and springs from the original. Going to the boat this weekend and will take pics of the new blocks. As I recall I purchased them through Defender after Garhauer confirmed the model.

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Roland5048

Roland5048

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May 12, 2004
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Hunter Cherubini 30 New Port Richey
Terry Cox said:
Old Garhauer blocks here. No pics of the new ones, both open end. Reused the pins (axles) and springs from the original. Going to the boat this weekend and will take pics of the new blocks. As I recall I purchased them through Defender after Garhauer confirmed the model.

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That sheave looks better than mine right now. Pic coming soon.
 
71Irwin32

71Irwin32

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Mar 18, 2019
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Irwin 32 Corpus Chiristi, TX
You can find the whole blocks on ebay, harken, shaeffer....new, used. The whole block is the way to go.
 
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