Thanks, Rick. I just visited Garhauer’s website. The comparable block would be the 70SN for $220, which is a good price. However, the cheeks are anodized aluminum, not rubber. The blocks on my boat normally attach to the toe rail, and it is not uncommon for a block to end up hanging outboard after use. I would expect aluminum blocks to beat up the gunwale gelcoat.
Matt From: Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:24 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass Subject: Re: Stus-List Merriman snatch block question Actually, Matthew, they are not that expensive. Here is a Garhauer snatchblock in the same size that I use on my 38 for $89 on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/LARGE-Garhauer-opening-Snatch-Block/254192661569?hash=item3b2f103441:g:Hy4AAOSwF2FbqZHn I sold my old Merriman blocks at a yard sale and bought new Garhauer blocks years ago. Superior design with a rotating side plate that is retained by a spring loaded pin. Much stronger than what you have and closer to foolproof. Mine weren’t much over $100 from Garhauer when I bought them, but that was well over a decade ago. Rick Brass Washington, NC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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