Ratchet Carbo Blocks

Carbo Ratchet Blocks allow sailors to hand-hold loaded lines and offer balance between holding power and controlled easing.

Nylon resin sideplates are densely packed with long-glass fibers for a compact block with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Machined aluminum sheaves are hardcoat anodized for strength and corrosion resistance. Eight facets hold line securely. Ball bearings, sheave, and sideplates are UV-stabilized with carbon black for maximum protection.

57mm and 75mmm Carbo Ratchet Blocks

The 57 mm and 75 mm switchable ratchets provide precise on/off control with accessible, easy-to-operate on/off switches on both sides of the block.

For the ultimate system, mount a switchable ratchet in the cockpit and a boom-mounted Ratchamatic® directly above for double holding power in heavy air and a free-running mainsheet when it’s light. The 75 mm provides up to 15:1 holding power; the 57 mm 10:1.

Use for:

• Main/jib/spinnaker sheets
• Mainsheet fine-tune
• Traveler controls
• Genoa leads
• Foreguy
• Vangs

Specifications:

• Sheave Ø 57 mm | 2-1/4 in
• Length 125 mm | 4-15/16 in
• Weight 445 g | 15.7 oz
• Shackle pin Ø 6 mm | 1/4 in
• Maximum line Ø 10 mm | 3/8 in
• Maximum working load 816 kg | 1800 lb
• Breaking load 2041 kg | 4500 lb

Note Max Working Load and Break Load Based on Cam Cleat Strength