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Fiddle Blocks For a Low-Profile Purchase System

Fiddle blocks in use on jib system-1

Image credit: Calanach Finlayson 

 

A fiddle or violin block is a twin-sheave block with a difference. Typically cheaper than a standard double block of equivalent size, its low profile makes it ideal for on-deck purchase systems. In this blog we explore the pros and cons of fiddle blocks and where they can be put to use.  

The Best Code 0 furlers for 25-30ft Sailing Boats

Trogear-Bowsprit with code 0 furler

 

If you have a 25-30ft sailboat and you are looking to boost your sailing performance with a code zero or asymmetric spinnaker then you will need a furler in the 900-1000kg working load range. There is a decent selection of different products available at this size, but which one should you chose? In this blog we run through the relative pro’s and con’s of the main contenders.

Ronstan snap shackles – A more affordable alternative to a sailing staple?

Triggersnap shackles 1

Hailing from Australia, Ronstan have been developing hardware for sailors since 1953. The Triggersnap shackles are the latest shackle range in their extensive catalogue of deck hardware solutions and Ronstans own take on snap shackles.

Best Sailing Boat Blocks in 2021

Sailboat Mastbase blocks

 

In this blog we take a quick look at what is new and/or interesting in the sailing block world in 2021.

Ronstan Cam Cleats: Lighter, Stronger and Kinder to Ropes

Ronstan cover image

©Ronstan

 

Simple, reliable and extremely versatile, Cam Cleats are a staple on boats of all sizes, either as the primary rope holding solution on dinghies, or as part of a purchase system on larger boats and yachts.

Ronstan SHOCK Blocks - Simple Efficient Low Friction Rings

shock

©Kohlhoff-Stuhlemmer Sailing

 

The name of the Ronstan SHOCK Block is derived from SHeaveless blOCK and reflects the growing trend for replacing ball bearing blocks, with “low friction rings”, in a whole range of sailing system applications. Lightweight, high-load with no moving parts, Shock blocks are perfect for control lines and small purchase systems.

We are constantly reporting on the latest innovations in the marine industry which offer weight savings whilst, at the same time, increasing safety factors. The result: lighter, faster, safer and more exciting sailing.

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