Standup jib sheet blocks?

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ebsail

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Nov 28, 2010
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O day 25 Nyack. New York
The jib lead blocks (Schaefer deck mounted with spring) which are bolted to the deck of my Oday 25 are shot. I don't see them in the Schaefer catalog. Any one know where to get an exact replacement? Base plate is and inch and 3/4 square.
 
Nov 9, 2012
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Oday 192 Lake Nockamixon
You might find that you can replace the block with similar, using the same base plate. For example, if the Shaefer is a 57mm sheave, you might be able to remove the bock from the plate, and replace with a 57mm Harken. On my smaller boat, I was able to do this with my Harken swivel jammer for the main sheet, and replaced the block with a ratcheting block. It was just a clevis pin that held the block on the base, and when I removed the small shackle that came with the ratchet block, it fit right down into the jammer. Could be the same for your standup blocks.

Brian
 
Mar 20, 2012
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Cal 34-III, MacGregor 25 Salem, Oregon
The jib lead blocks (Schaefer deck mounted with spring) which are bolted to the deck of my Oday 25 are shot. I don't see them in the Schaefer catalog. Any one know where to get an exact replacement? Base plate is and inch and 3/4 square.
an internet search will get you what you want... those are tough, long life blocks and I have seen them sell new anywhere from $100 to $325 each..... you can replace the sheaves for $20-$35 for the pair and you will have good blocks again.
 
Jun 25, 2012
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hunter 356 Kemah,the Republic of Texas
Hmmm?....... Sounds like the setup on the main sheet for a sunfish....hint...hint...
 

Ward H

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Nov 7, 2011
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Catalina 30 Mk II Barnegat, NJ
The original block is not removeble from the mounting plate and to fit a new sheave you will need to drill out the old axle and make a new one.
On mine I went with Rudy's (DR Marine) suggested Garhaurer replacement block. You do need to drill new holes but you end up with a nice BB block.
Here is the link. http://www.drmarine.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DR25-19
 

ebsail

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Nov 28, 2010
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O day 25 Nyack. New York
The old units are not worth the work and cost to repair. It willnow be Garhauer replacements. Thanks guys.
 
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