Harken 2609 Carbon Ractchet Block wiith Becket & Swivel. Carbo Ratchets 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 fibres for a compact block with a high strength to weight ratio. Machined aluminium sheaves are Hardkote anodised for strength and corrosion resistance. Eight facets hold the line securely. Free rolling ball bearings, sheave and sideplates UV stabilised with black additive for maximum protection. This 40mm ratchet with becket is ideal for jib sheets and spinnakers where size and weight are critical and features an on/off switch for the ratchet. Sheave diameter: 40mm Length: 102mm Weight: 52g Shackle pin diameter: 4mm Maximum line diameter: 10mm Maximum working load: 136kg Breaking strength: 454kg
