mast base block failure

[chris cabai]

The garhauer blocks at the mast plate are loosing the sheaves they are disintergrating. Other than getting Garhauer to replace the sheaves, are there equivalent blocks available? These are on a bolt mounting where most others are mounted using d shackles.

 

[Blue Eyes]

A Possible source for replacement blocks

is Rig-Rite. The link below is for Isomat spar mast base turning blocks. There may be others on the site if your mast isn't Isomat. Good luck!http://www.rigrite.com/Spars/Isomat_Spars/isomat_turning_blks.html

 

[SailorMitch]

Replacement blocks

On my P-33-2 (and my previous P-27) the mast base blocks were from Garhauer. I replaced all the blocks on my 33-2 a couple of years ago with stock items right in their catalog. Check their website for blocks and call them if you don't find what you need. they are great people to work with and their gear is excellent quality at a great price.