Traveler and Main Sheet Block upgrade

[csimmerling]

I've been trying for a couple months now to get a quote for a new mainsheet block set from Garhauer. Unfortunately it seems that things are not as smooth without Guido. I'm sure they are doing their best. Recently they sent me a list of blocks, but I don't think it's right. Can you tell me the part number for the fiddle block that you received?
thanks!

[waughoo]

I never had a part number for my set up.  It was just a call with a quick conversation and then the items were shipped.  Someone else on this thread did a full bolck upgrade as well.  I suspect they might be a bit more helpful with part numbers.

[Stu Jackson]

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Can you tell me the part number for the fiddle block that you received?
thanks!

My inventory says Series 40 for my mainsheet block upgrade.  That was a mere 20 years ago.  Should be in their catalog, no?

[glennd3]

Here is a copy of the invoice, Guido is the one that set it up for me. Hope this helps. I will take a picture of the blocks next time I am at the boat for you. Hopefully I will not forget! I may have smoked pot in the 70s

[Noah]

CAUTION: If you are leading back through your dodger make sure you get the correct step-up with a fairlead/block that leads aft, not one with a cam cleat on the car/track hardware. Your have to request the "dodger modification version". Not sure that is what Glenn bought.

[glennd3]

I think he wants the main sheet block #s, not the traveler.

[Noah]

Sorry, I was confused by his wording "upgrade. Are there "standard" and "upgraded" Garhauer mainsheet solutions? My mainsheet is Schaefer so... I am not familiar with what upgrade means with regards to mainsheet blocks. I do have the Garhauer traveller with dodger upgrade.

[Stu Jackson]

Sorry, I was confused by his wording "upgrade. Are there "standard" and "upgraded" Garhauer mainsheet solutions? My mainsheet is Schaefer so... I am not familiar with what upgrade means with regards to mainsheet blocks. I do have the Garhauer traveller with dodger upgrade.

No, Noah, there isn't a "mainsheet upgrade"because it's just a replacement endeavor.  Unless they've changed their entire sizing nomenclature, it's what I said in #47.

[csimmerling]

thanks Glenn, that isn't what they suggested to me, they said to use 30-13US and 30-14US, and a triple block (?) instead of the fiddle. I asked for clarification.

[glennd3]

You can see the parts on the first picture I posted on this thread too.

[wingman]

Someone else on this thread did a full bolck upgrade as well.  I suspect they might be a bit more helpful with part numbers.

I replaced my original mainsheet blocks with slightly larger Garhauer series 50 blocks, I think the series 40 would have been a direct replacement for mkii. I chose anodized alum over SS:



—Unibody Double Block with Shackle 50-17 UB,
—Unibody Single Block with Shackle 50-13 UB (2)
—Single Stand-Up Swivel Block 50-19 UAB (2)

Because of the slightly larger size, the install holes for the standup blocks had to be enlarged. Took me a while to find SS bolts, nuts, cap nuts, and lock washers in the right size, but between boltdepot.com and my local chandlery, got all the bits and pieces needed.

I waited for the 10% discount. Garhauer used to give the c30 members a 10% discount, not sure if they do that for the c34 group, but might be worth a try?

[joe feyder]

I was able to get the end stop free with a large crescent wrench to turn the screwdriver.  It is a two person job with one to keep the screwdriver in place and the second to leverage the wrench.  Worked well for me. 

[Ron Hill]

Guys : Like Joe , I found that a square shank #3 Phyllips screwdriver with someone pushing and a second person with a Crescent wrench turning the shank does wonders on those tough screws. 

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