best value in blocks and such

Aquah0lic · 15-08-2008, 13:48

I'm pricing out a running rigging update and the West marine catalog is thick with this stuff.

Which brand is the 'pretty good for the money' one?

I'll have to run everything back so I'll be needing a good bit of stuff.

Also, what is the deal with the blocks that look like they're made of plasticy brown wood? My guess is that if it were any good they would still be making them that way.

Maddog · 15-08-2008, 13:51

Check out Garhauer. This stuff is cheaper than anything at WM and is bulletproof. This is all I use now.

Vasco · 15-08-2008, 13:57

Just switched all the blocks on my boat to Garhauers last year. The original Lewmars were less than satisfactory.

Weyalan · 18-08-2008, 18:43

Garhauer are very good value for money. Nevertheless, do make sure that you use the correct size / load rating for your application, as they do distort if overloaded.

15-08-2008, 13:48	#1
Aquah0lic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Boat: Pearson 31-2 Posts: 123	best value in blocks and such I'm pricing out a running rigging update and the West marine catalog is thick with this stuff. Which brand is the 'pretty good for the money' one? I'll have to run everything back so I'll be needing a good bit of stuff. Also, what is the deal with the blocks that look like they're made of plasticy brown wood? My guess is that if it were any good they would still be making them that way.

15-08-2008, 13:51	#2
Maddog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: So. Cal Boat: Challenger 32 - Falcon Posts: 206	Check out Garhauer. This stuff is cheaper than anything at WM and is bulletproof. This is all I use now. __________________ It's kind of like tearing up $100 bills while standing in a cold shower.

15-08-2008, 13:57	#3
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in summer, further south in winter. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 1,830 Images: 34	Just switched all the blocks on my boat to Garhauers last year. The original Lewmars were less than satisfactory. __________________ Rick I Toronto

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18-08-2008, 18:43	#4
Weyalan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tasmania Boat: VandeStadt IOR 40' - Insatiable Posts: 1,088 Images: 29	Garhauer are very good value for money. Nevertheless, do make sure that you use the correct size / load rating for your application, as they do distort if overloaded.