Harken 40mm Carbo Cheek Ratchet Block with Switchable Ratchet

Harken 40mm Carbo Cheek Ratchet Block with Switchable Ratchet

Carbo Ratchets allow sailors to hand-hold loaded lines and offer balance between holding power and controlled easing.
Nylon resin sideplates are densely packed with long-glass fibers for a compact block with a high strength-to-weight ratio.
Machined aluminum sheaves are Hardkote anodised for strength and corrosion resistance. Eight facets hold line securely.
Ball bearings, sheave and sideplates are UV-stabilized with carbon black for maximum protection.The 40mm ratchets are ideal for jib sheets and spinnakers where size and weight are critical.
Use for:
Main/jib/spinnaker sheets,
Mainsheet fine-tune,
Traveler controls,
Genoa leads,
Foreguy,
Vangs.
Sheave: 40 mm
Length: 70 mm
Weight: 44 g
Max line: 10 mm
Max working load: 136
Breaking Load load: 454
Maximum working loads and breaking loads for blocks based on cam strengths.