Thanks for the follow up. No rub rail (at all) on a Custom 42. From: Rick Brass via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 8:59 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Rick Brass Subject: Re: Stus-List Merriman snatch block question
Has not happened on my 38. I have a pair of 70 series single blocks on swivel shackles permanently mounted to the toe rail aft of the winches that I use as turning blocks to get a good sheet lead into the winches (which really helps reduce the loads when moving the line adjustable genoa cars). And about 4 holes aft of the turning blocks are a pair of the 70 series snatch blocks for the spin sheets. I normally try to position the snatch blocks inboard with the cheeks on the top side to make line handling easier – but I’m old and forgetful so they often end up hanging on the outside of the toe rail when at the dock. In the spirit of full disclosure, my rubrail is a strip of HMWPE that was added to the hull in place of the original rubber rail, and it sticks out an inch or so further than the rubber rail that was typical of the 70s and 80s models. When the blocks end up outside the toerail, they generally end up with the wide (aluminum) side of the block laying against the rubrail. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 10:39 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford <wolf...@erie.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List Merriman snatch block question 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ 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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