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Old 17-06-2013, 16:44   #1
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Best source for replacement sheaves

I need to replace a plastic sheave on the port genoa lead on my Bayfield, and am surprised at the small selection offered by the major online marine suppliers. In the 80's I could thumb through pages of blocks and parts for blocks in the big catalogs like Donovan and Griffin, and something like a plastic sheave 1 1/2" OD X 5/16" ID X 1 1/16" wide would be a no-brainer.

I'm missing the source for replacement sheaves. Can anyone point me to them?

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Old 17-06-2013, 16:48   #2
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Re: Best source for replacement sheaves

Perhaps, Rigging Only.
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Old 17-06-2013, 17:19   #3
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Re: Best source for replacement sheaves

I've heard about this company, have no experience or any idea if they're competitively priced.

Zephyrwerks - The Sheave Factory
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Old 17-06-2013, 19:37   #4
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Re: Best source for replacement sheaves

cal10john, Thanks for the site, it's really sweet, Ive had to buy a whole unit a time or two to get one! This place makes it easy to get spares aboard for all sheves! Im all in to spares! LOL ( many say im just a horder)
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Old 17-06-2013, 20:41   #5
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Re: Best source for replacement sheaves

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I've heard about this company, have no experience or any idea if they're competitively priced.

Zephyrwerks - The Sheave Factory

I bought replacement sheaves from these guys last year. Great quality, great delivery. Highly recommend.

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