Backstay blocks

[stephandjaysail365]

Hello,

We are replacing our standing rigging. We need to order new blocks for the backstays.

Any recommendations? Model? Type? I'm wondering if there is advice for working load to consider.

Thanks!

Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/D43Rpty4Cf4dpukq5  (photos are not of our boat - another Pearson 365 from the marina as reference)

[SVJourney]

The blocks in your pics are exactly the same as the blocks I had on Journey.  I assume they are original.  They seemed perfect to me for their intended use.  Even when I had a well known rigger replace my standing rigging, we did not replace those blocks.  They are easily inspectable and redundent as even if one breaks, the other side will carry the load.  My 2 cents anyway. 

You might want to ask Dale about it as he owns a chandlery, is an expert on our rigs, and gives discounts to 365 owners.

[eveningebb]

I still have those blocks on Evening Ebb.  When I replaced my standing rigging we didn't replace them and it's never come up in my annual rig inspections. 

[stephandjaysail365]

Thank you both! Sadly, we can't find our original blocks so we need new / replacement ones. Getting our rigging replaced has been an adventure (long story).

[Dale Tanski]

Wow, what a bummer. The original blocks were made by Schaefer. Not looking at mine directly, I would guess #5 or perhaps #7 series.  They are indeed robust and match the look of the boat. 

This will not be a low cost project if you buy new by any measure. I would stick with Schaefer as they will last forever.  Harken are a lower resistance ball bearing block but that is not really required on this application as you only pull in a foot or so of line and then release. Ebay maybe as source for replacements.  In my mind "used" blocks for a 40 plus year old boat is more than acceptable.

If you would like a quote on new set ups just let me know, I would be more than glad to sell them to you.

Dale Tanski
Maruska
Buffalo, New York
 

[P69]

You might try Garhauer Marine. Here are two links that might help. If you

https://www.garhauermarine.com/shop/blocks-mast-boom-blocks-hardware/fiddle-blocks-blocks-mast-boom-blocks-hardware/fiddle-blocks-with-cam-cleat-and-snap-shackle/fiddle-block-with-cam-cleat-and-snap-shackle-30-07-us/


https://www.garhauermarine.com/shop/blocks-mast-boom-blocks-hardware/single-blocks-blocks-mast-boom-blocks-hardware/single-blocks-with-becket-and-shackle/single-block-with-becket-and-shackle-30-14-us/

[stephandjaysail365]

If you would like a quote on new set ups just let me know, I would be more than glad to sell them to you.

Hi Dale, thank you for the offer. I send you a message!