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?

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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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Hi Matt
Thanks, it was fast...
here is the block, it is attached to the jib with 5mm twisted shakle

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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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

this was supplied with the boat.
maybe a wrong block?
Ziv

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

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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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

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

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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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

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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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)