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new jib blocks

Headhunter

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Posted: Dec 02, 2011 - 07:38 AM

I need new jib blocks for my mystere 6.0. The current ones are these:

Is there something newer, better, lighter, stronger I should consider instead?
P.M.

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Posted: Dec 02, 2011 - 07:50 AM

the newer carbo rachamatics (H2628 is the similar replacement) are lighter and have a wider/better selection of angles for the cleat. The classic that you have is bullet proof. The auto rachamatics are nice if you have never used one.

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MN3

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Posted: Dec 02, 2011 - 09:22 AM

the ronstans are newer, cheaper, and have a higher work load. I think Brian had them on his P18

Edited by MN3 on Dec 02, 2011 - 09:25 AM.
CatsailorMike

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Posted: Dec 02, 2011 - 10:20 AM

If you can afford them, these are great. http://www.oxenblocks.com/ A friend had them on his H18 and then his Mystere and they worked awesome on both.

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Wolfman

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Posted: Dec 02, 2011 - 10:46 AM

I replaced my set of the ones you have with Oxens, I've never looked back. If you want another set like your old ones I could sell you my spares.

Dave

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Dave Bonin
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P.M.

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Posted: Dec 03, 2011 - 06:50 AM

just wait 'till you have to rebuild an oxen . . . .

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davefarmer

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Posted: Dec 04, 2011 - 07:53 PM

I''ve had good experiences with carbo ratchamatics, and one bad ronstan auto ratchet over the years.

Dave
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Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 07:05 AM

Thanks for the feedback all! The new harkens are dead-sexy but at $150/piece? ouch. If santa isn't nice this year I'll hit you up Wolfman.
MN3

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Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 07:07 AM

PS talk to parker, he has more spares than westmarine