Deck organizer question

[bsangs]

We have a pair of three-sheave stainless steel Garhauer deck organizers, through which run the mainsheet, reefing lines, outhaul and, when equipped, the boom vang. Stamped atop both is "Guaranteed until 2007." While the sheaves definitely need replacing, the bodies of both still appear to be in excellent shape. No rust, cracks, pitting, etc. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a replacement that lines up exactly with the existing holes. They're all off just a bit. Would it be unwise to simply replace the sheaves in the existing body? I'm really trying to avoid drilling new holes - and filling the existing ones - since they'd be so close to each other, but I'm also a bit wary about the "2007" stamp, and if that means I'm risking the body blowing up on me. Thoughts?

 

[Slick470]

Have you reached out to Garhauer? They may have new old stock or can replicate what you have if you are concerned about it?

For that type of hardware though, I'd replace the sheaves if they need it and move on to the next project. The body of those deck organizers are pretty simple and unless you are seeing any bending or other physical damage, I wouldn't worry about them. Garhauer also has a reputation of making quality, overbuilt gear, at a good price and not necessarily what you would buy if you were trying to save a lot of weight.

My sense is the warranty stamp on them was more of an advertising thought showing quality and a promise to stand behind them if you did have a problem and not a 'use by date'

 

[Loren Beach]

Strictly FWIW, when I replaced the 2 factory Lewmar organizers on our housetop, the new Harken organizers did fit the same holes. I was able to over drill/epoxy fill/redrill with no problems. This also enabled an upgrade to ball bearing sheaves.

 

[Christian Williams]

In my experience the body of deck organizers are just plates, and when changing mine for new I realized I could have simply replaced the sheaves.

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