1984 Hunter 31 Merriman block sheave replacements

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Steve

I need to replace a number of sheaves in my Merriman blocks. Does anyone know where I can get this service done? I also need to replace the handles in my Benderson rope clutches Could not find anything current in the archives Thanks for your replies Steve
 
May 21, 2004
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Hunter 31_83-87 Milwaukee South Shore Yacht Club
Interested if anyone has done this

I assume you are talking about the pedestal. I need to inspect those too. Just replaced all the masthead sheaves. Those things are expensive!
 
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Steve

Where did you get masthead sheaves

I probably will need those also Where did you get masthead sheaves? What size did you order? Trying to save a trip up the stick Steve
 
May 21, 2004
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Hunter 31_83-87 Milwaukee South Shore Yacht Club
Racine Riverside Marina found for me

My marina found the sheaves for me. I don't know where. The service manager is Mark Elsmo. His phone number is 262-636-8020. His email is service@racineriverside.com. Tell him you are interested in the masthead sheaves he found for Dulcinea II. Racine Riverside is located in Racine, Wisconsin on Lake Michigan.
 
Oct 29, 2005
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Hunter 31_83-87 Beaufort, NC
Can u give advice

I am gonna have to replace my masthead sheaves. Can u talk me through this? Mike S/V Breathless
 
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pimerese

masthead sheaves

You can get replacement mast sheaves from Rig Rite Inc. (www.rigrite.com). They replace easily. Remove your mast head cover. Pry out the sheave/axel assembly(s). Replace the sheaves. Replace the sheave axel assembly(s). Replace the mashead cover. That's it! I opted for the aluminum sheave replacement when I did mine. I remember them being pretty expensive ($30 or so per sheave?).
 
May 21, 2004
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Mine did come from Rig Rite too

It is real easy to get at the sheaves with the mast on the ground. There is a plate above the sheaves that is held by two screws. (See photo) The sheave pins just drop in slots in the masthead casting. One warning, there are two different sizes of sheaves up there. That's why I took photos as I disassembled it.
 
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