For leading lines aft and over cabin tops or coamings. Narrow sheave carriers permit mounting several in a small area. Low lead profile keeps lines close to the deck. Standard block features a stainless shell, Delrin sheaves and roller bearings. High-load blocks have aluminum sheaves with ball bearings and Teflon-composite bushings designed to carry the high static loads of halyards.

• Sheave: 1-3/4"
• Ball Bearings: Standard: Delrin; Hi-Load: carbon-black bushings
• Sheave Size: 1986: 1-3/4" (44mm); 1988 & 3002: 2-1/4" (57mm)
• Line Diameter: 3/8" max.
• Cheek Material/Finish: Standard: Polished stainless; Hi-Load: anodized aluminum

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