Need to replace sleeves on several blocks related to genoa furling system. Current blocks are stainless steel with WD imprinted on them. Local marine store does not know who WD is and I cannot find anything on line. Anyone know who WD is and if they are still in business. Sleeves are unusually wide, about an inch. Thanks
treilley
Sustaining Partner
I believe Wichard uses WD or once did. Do you see any other markings?
here is a link: http://www.wichard.com/www-welcome-200-UK-ME-wichard.html
I think their logo was a pentagon.
here is a link: http://www.wichard.com/www-welcome-200-UK-ME-wichard.html
I think their logo was a pentagon.
ted_reshetiloff
Contributing Partner
If you just want to but sheaves try Ed at Zephyrwerks.com he makes awesome sheaves to your specs and his prices are pretty darn good.
New Sheaves
Thanks, I will check that out. The blocks are stainless and in great shape. I just need new sheaves. Appreciate the help.
BTW, I see you are in Annapolis. I had a 34 ft. Pearson at Chesapeake Harbor before moving to New Bern a year ago. Had to leave it with my partner. Just purchased the E26 alone. Love the Chesapeake. Great place to sail. Learning to sail in Pamlico Sound now. Much more shallow body of water.
Thanks, I will check that out. The blocks are stainless and in great shape. I just need new sheaves. Appreciate the help.
BTW, I see you are in Annapolis. I had a 34 ft. Pearson at Chesapeake Harbor before moving to New Bern a year ago. Had to leave it with my partner. Just purchased the E26 alone. Love the Chesapeake. Great place to sail. Learning to sail in Pamlico Sound now. Much more shallow body of water.
Mort Fligelman
Member III
Roller Furling Blocks
Hi:
I just replaced all of the blocks for my roller furler with Ronstan #30 Ball Bearing Blocks on the deck, and used #40 Ronstan Ball Bearing Blocks front and back......
Absent the friction and rolling up is a dream......no more jerking or tugging....
I use a 5/16" line.....works great....
The price on the Ronstan blocks probably will be less than new sheaves.....
FWIW
Hi:
I just replaced all of the blocks for my roller furler with Ronstan #30 Ball Bearing Blocks on the deck, and used #40 Ronstan Ball Bearing Blocks front and back......
Absent the friction and rolling up is a dream......no more jerking or tugging....
I use a 5/16" line.....works great....
The price on the Ronstan blocks probably will be less than new sheaves.....
FWIW
I realize that the original request here was for refurb-ing existing blocks. Sometimes -- it is actually cheaper to just start over with a replacement block from http://garhauermarine.com/
This might be a chance to update your technology to all ball bearing sheaves, too. I have been changing out our mast base turning blocks for Garhauer blocks over a period of years, usually picking up one or two at each visit to their booth at Sail Expo...
Good quality durable hardware and real nice folks to do business with.
Loren
This might be a chance to update your technology to all ball bearing sheaves, too. I have been changing out our mast base turning blocks for Garhauer blocks over a period of years, usually picking up one or two at each visit to their booth at Sail Expo...
Good quality durable hardware and real nice folks to do business with.
Loren
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