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Ron: Yes, I failed to mention that the Ronstat genoa cars do not have ball bearings.  The Garhauer cars do have ball bearings.

When I went to flush and lubricate the turning block, I found that it turned with no issues or sound.   Further checking showed that the source of the noise was the Ronstat Genoa Car.  Amazing how when I was previously sailing my ears could not identify the true source of the noise. 

Many years ago I mistakenly left the original Garhauer Genoa cars on the boat in the track over the winter and they disappeared. The Ronstat Genoa cars were available at a local marine store when I needed of a quick replacement in the  spring.   After I flushed the noisy car with water it seems to be OK.   But, I have ordered and now received Garhauer Genoa cars from Catalina Direct to put on the next time I go sailing.

Thanks, I will try those suggestions before I take any other action.   

I called Garhauer Marine.  They stated that maintenance on the block would be require removing and disassembling the block.   Since the replacement (FB-03 SB) only costs $97, they recommend replacing the existing block with the new one rather than repairing the old one.  If I need to go this route, I will need to confirm that the new block is a direct replacement.  It looks similar with the same length and width.   But, I have not yet confirmed hole placement and diameter, etc.     BTW, Garhauer Marine refers to these blocks as "Foot Blocks" where as the C34 Manual Deck Plan diagram called them "Cheek Blocks".

I have a 2001 Catalina 34 sailboat that has Garhauer Genoa sheet turning (Cheek) blocks (picture attached).  I did not find the identical block on the Garhauer website but it appears that the FB-03 is equivalent.

When I sheet in the genoa on the port side the block squeals as it turns.    Is there any maintenance that I can do to fix this?    Can I remove the center screw and roller to lubricate it without removing the block?   Has anyone seen and addressed this problem?

Bill, 
If you check out the Fleet 12 section of the C34 website under cruising you will find our schedule for this year.  Also there are directions becoming a member of the fleet so you will be kept informed of plans by e- mail.  Dave Schreder Fleet Captain S/V Blue Horizon

Congratulations SC.  Our first scheduled raft up is the end of April.  Be sure to send your contact info to the fleet 12 treasurer so we can include you on the distribution.

C34 Fleet 12 does exist and is somewhat active.   Obviously, we have been deficient in using this website.   I will try to improve on this.

We just had our winter meeting in Galesville, Md this weekend on 1/6/17.     We will be planning raft ups for this spring and summer soon.   

If you are interested in joining us, please contact me and I will keep you posted.