Garhauer E-Z Glide

[SailingCal21]

So after 40+ years of sitting in the UV both my Schaefer jib blocks disintegrated. Can't say that I blame them, but why did they have to fail in the middle of day 1 of this year's Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta?

Decided to replace them with the E-Z Glide Adjustable Genoa Car E-Z G-1UB

 

[Rick D]

I have had the EZ Glide on my boat for at least 15 years. Love it.

 

[SailingCal21]

I have had the EZ Glide on my boat for at least 15 years. Love it.

Thanks. I should have made the upgrade sooner.

 

[jssailem]

Don’t you know? Boats always wait till you have a planned adventure, usually on a weekend after all the chandler’s have closed to cry out. “I’m failed “.

It is in their nature.

 

[Timm R Oday25]

40 years ? That's it / You'd think you pay good money for something and it would last... Just kidding

 

[jibes138]

So after 40+ years of sitting in the UV both my Schaefer jib blocks disintegrated. Can't say that I blame them, but why did they have to fail in the middle of day 1 of this year's Hospice Turkey Shoot Regatta?

Decided to replace them with the E-Z Glide Adjustable Genoa Car E-Z G-1UBView attachment 210188View attachment 210189

Do you think those can be repaired with new sheaves by drilling out the rivet and replacing with a pin or bolt? The rest of it is metal and unless it is fractured should be good for another 40.

 

[HMT2]

Loved loved my ez glides.

 

[SailingCal21]

I tried repairing my Schaefer headsail furling blocks, but was having no success getting the axle pin out. Probably could of had more success with a drill press. Not so confident that a DIY repair of a block with high loads would be successful.

Getting my ez glides tomorrow

My jib tracks are 10 feet long so planning on getting 100 ft of 5/16 (8mm) line. Any suggestions?