Stand-Up Block Replacement

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Stand-Up Block Replacement

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Hi,

Anyone know what the current Schaefer replacement part number is for the Spring Loaded Genoa Blocks on a CD30? The manual says the part number is 07-83 but that was a long time ago. Is it this?:

https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?p ... &id=926996

That one has the right sheave diameter but it says it's for a 1-1/4" track size while the manual says the track is 1".

Thanks!
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My recommendation is go with Garhaurer... Great quality & good prices.
The "spring loading" is really not needed, IMHO...
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https://hardware.schaefermarine.com/ind ... h=91_93_97

Here are several to choose from for a 1" track. These are just Schaefer, but many other manufacturers also make lead blocks for 1" track.
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Jim Walsh wrote:https://hardware.schaefermarine.com/ind ... h=91_93_97

Here are several to choose from for a 1" track. These are just Schaefer, but many other manufacturers also make lead blocks for 1" track.
The biggest one for a 1" track says it's for a max boat length of 27'. And the sheave size is smaller than what it came with. I'm using a 135 genoa. Any ideas on which exact block (including Garhauer)?
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I ordered a couple of Garhauers. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks for the help!

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These are what I have on KAYLA, my CD28 https://garhauermarine.com/ProductSpecs.cfm?pid=530
they are tricky to find in the Garhauer catalog because they are listed as "Low Lead Cars"... they have several for 1" track.
On my previous Allied Princess, I installed 2 pair on each side, one for the lead and the second as a turning block near the winch due to extra shrouds from the mizzen mast & life line stanchions. They were still less expensive than a single pair of Harken or Schaeffer blocks!
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I just did all the blocks for my main on my new boom spar.

Now I am thinking about the jib cars. I struggle with knowing weather to get the 25s or 30s. This stuff makes the Schaefer products look like, expensive junk.

https://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=28

Work on Raven is beginning to progress, slowly, Steve.
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This is what I ordered....

https://garhauermarine.com/ProductSpecs.cfm?pid=146

It was less than half the cost of the equivalent Schaefer version. And much better made I'm sure. I bought a rigid boom vang from Garhauer at a boat show. The build quality is amazing. I haven't installed it yet though.

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Re: Stand-Up Block Replacement

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Steve Laume wrote:I just did all the blocks for my main on my new boom spar.

Now I am thinking about the jib cars. I struggle with knowing weather to get the 25s or 30s. This stuff makes the Schaefer products look like, expensive junk.

https://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=28

Work on Raven is beginning to progress, slowly, Steve.
I'd go with the series 30. The max line size of the series 25 is 3/8 as opposed to 1/2 for the series 30. Also the SWL of the series 25 is 1,150 as opposed to the series 30 which is 2,400 pounds.
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