Turning block

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On our new boat, we realize we have a deteriorated turning block at the base of the mast. It is a Schaefer #30-56 double foot block

Can anyone suggest a good source for a replacement?

Thank you.

Bill Randall
s/v Helen K
NS30 #380
Miami,
FL

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The company is in California and still making them , look them up and they can help!

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Try Mike Quill website - he has some NS22 blocks in stock.
Cheers
Charles Fogden
“Foggy”
N/S 22 #56
Outer Harbour Marina
Toronto

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Thank you Joe, So far I’ve not been able to look them up, do you have any suggestions where I can find them?

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Bill,
I think most of the fleet came from the factory equipped with blocks made by Merriman Brothers. The company is no longer in business. If you are a member of the INA (if not consider joining) go to “Stores”, then select “Replacement Blocks” then select “Nonsuch 30 Replacement Blocks” The blocks with working loads are listed along with the Garhauer Minimum Equivalent. If you have a Schaefer and want to stick with that brand I am sure they can tell you the equivalent to the Garhauer.

I assume you are looking for a turning block near the base of the mast that is attached to the mast collar but not the halyard block. One used for reef lines, topping lift or choker. A picture of your current blocks would be helpful.

Mark Powers

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Thank you all for this great information, I am slowly learning to use this great resource.

Thank you
Bill Randall
NS 30U #380

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Bill: It also helps to tell us where you are in your signature.
Regards,

Joe Valinoti
S/V iL Gatto NS30U #221
Sea Harbour YC
Oriental, NC USA

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I am sorry for that, Miami, FL

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Bill,

In later years, the factory switched to GarhauerMarine blocks. They are the original equipment suppliers for Catalina and others. Their products are both very solid and generally less expensive than many of the competitors.

There’s a list of equivalent Garhauer blocks on the www.Nonsuch.org website for N26s and N30s that can be found by clicking REPLACEMENT BLOCKS on the STORE tab on any webpage.

You can find them on-line at GarhauerMarine.com.

– Bob

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Thank you for your great advice, I will visit Garhauer to replace the blocks.

Bill Randall
SV Helen K
NS 30U #380
Miami FL