Mast base sheave replacement blocks H335

caguy

caguy

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Sep 22, 2006
4,004
Catalina, Luger C-27, Adventure 30 Marina del Rey
Finding the sheaves is not difficult. Finding them at a good price is.
Finding the rivets is also a challenge. I finally gave up and used screws. I may replace the nuts with rivet nuts some day. I replaced them a couple of years ago on my traveler and don't even notice the screws. Now I look for good used blocks.
BTW those in your picture look like they are still in pretty good shape,.

 
Dave Groshong

Dave Groshong

SBO Staff
Staff member
Jan 25, 2007
1,867
Catalina 22 Seattle
We can offer brand new ones for $65, give me a call if you'd like to order.

Toll Free 877-932-7245 x116, 9-4 Pacific
 
HMT2

HMT2

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Mar 20, 2014
900
Hunter 31 828 Shoreacres, TX
I have recently used a fair amount of Garhauer gear and have been very pleased with the performance and price.
 
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braol

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Apr 16, 2014
348
Hunter 27 Rebel 16 Great Lakes Naval Base, IL
A nice, high-tech (and cheaper) alternative is something like the new Antal low-friction rings attached to a Dyneema strap. I'm going with those for a few different applications on my boat. I don't know the best place to get them but this is a link of at least one place that sells them (West Marine stocks them as well, so I'm not plugging just one sales outlet):

http://www.p2marine.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=26539&gclid=CKOigZ2h0sICFUto7AodPmYAMQ

Here's a good link to a story about these (see Tip #7):

http://www.sailingworld.com/how-to/tech-review-10-cool-rigger-tricks

I hope this is good information!
 
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JST123

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Jun 17, 2011
42
Hunter 33.5 Lake Ouachita
I would not use rivnuts. They are not for this type of application. They are for stationary use, in a blind area. The material is soft and is meant to be pulled/swedged in place where you can install the fastener without having to get to the backside to hold a nut. Typically used in aviation to secure access panels. A pin or shanked screw or bolt would be better. Good thought though. Be great for and access panel on the mast wiring, etc...
 
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