Hi Matt
Thanks, it was fast...
here is the block, it is attached to the jib with 5mm twisted shakle
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| Author: | nirm [ Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
Hi I have a 16 model 2006 (made in USA) Its the scond time in the last year My jib lower forsty is broken Why? |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
I don't understand, what block? I know of no issues with standard equipment failures on a 16. Maybe a photo would help? My first guess would be improper rigging placing an unusual load on a part not intended to carry that load. |
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| Author: | nirm [ Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
Hi Matt Thanks, it was fast... here is the block, it is attached to the jib with 5mm twisted shakle |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
That does not look like the block used on a stock system. Looks like the standard H083. You use the "Aussie" jib halyard system right? We use the Harken 099 (Hi Load). Although the strap on top looks the same. I have not seen a strap fail like that before. Harken is pretty good with warranty. Might want to send a photo on an email to them. Where are you located? Isreal? |
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| Author: | ocean1 [ Thu Oct 21, 2010 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
this was supplied with the boat. maybe a wrong block? Ziv |
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| Author: | nirm [ Thu Oct 21, 2010 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
Thanks Matt I will confirm that the new block will be 099 HL I am from Israel (Sdot yam) we have here a community of cats (all kinds) the hobie 16 is well known here as the most reliable one personally I fly a 16 for 25 years |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
Regardless of the H083 or 099... the top strap of stainless is the same. I suspect an unusual wear of some kind. Especially if this has happened twice in a year? |
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| Author: | Rich McVeigh [ Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
Matt I have noticed numerous of failures of H099 in exactly the same manner. All on relatively new boats. I corresponding with Jacques on this issue while you were in China. Rich |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
I'm checking further to see what Australia has been using on our boats there. In the meantime... failures of these blocks is a Harken issue. Contact Harken for any warranty issue on them. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Troubles with My jib lower forsty block |
Australia uses a Ronstan 3011 (RF3011HL) modified a bit. They have the bearings removed and a sleeve inside the sheave. We will be using those in production when we can get them. |
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