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 Post subject: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:31 am 
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Can anyone tell the me Harken part number for the lower mainsheet block that is supplied stock on newer Hobie 16s?


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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:30 am 
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It's an h194, there's a parts breakdown in the H16 FAQ section, it's got all
the part numbers

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 11:06 am 
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sunvista wrote:
Can anyone tell the me Harken part number for the lower mainsheet block that is supplied stock on newer Hobie 16s?


Try this... http://www.harken.com/rigtips/hobiecat16.php


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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:31 pm 
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call you HOBIE dealer with part number #H194 and they will get it right out.

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:13 pm 
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tl341 wrote:
sunvista wrote:
Can anyone tell the me Harken part number for the lower mainsheet block that is supplied stock on newer Hobie 16s?


Try this... http://www.harken.com/rigtips/hobiecat16.php


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Almost everything that Harken "recommends" is wrong or overkill. They're trying to sell you blocks, not what what's most economical or efficient.


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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 7:15 am 
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MBounds wrote:
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Almost everything that Harken "recommends" is wrong or overkill. They're trying to sell you blocks, not what what's most economical or efficient.
I have to agree. That link shows a Harken 2629, which is what I am using but not totally happy with. Odd that Harken would recommend something different than they actually supply to Hobie.


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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:13 am 
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sunvista wrote:
MBounds wrote:
tl341 wrote:


Almost everything that Harken "recommends" is wrong or overkill. They're trying to sell you blocks, not what what's most economical or efficient.
I have to agree. That link shows a Harken 2629, which is what I am using but not totally happy with. Odd that Harken would recommend something different than they actually supply to Hobie.


I on the other hand have to strongly disagree, I love my Harken carbo ratchmatic blocks. Do NOT buy them directly, Harken has a huge markup. I have found a place that sells them for what I feel is a very reasonable price.

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:44 pm 
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Banzilla wrote:
sunvista wrote:
MBounds wrote:
tl341 wrote:


Almost everything that Harken "recommends" is wrong or overkill. They're trying to sell you blocks, not what what's most economical or efficient.
I have to agree. That link shows a Harken 2629, which is what I am using but not totally happy with. Odd that Harken would recommend something different than they actually supply to Hobie.


I on the other hand have to strongly disagree, I love my Harken carbo ratchmatic blocks. Do NOT buy them directly, Harken has a huge markup. I have found a place that sells them for what I feel is a very reasonable price.

Sam


and that place is????

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:17 pm 
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Banzilla wrote:
sunvista wrote:
MBounds wrote:
tl341 wrote:


Almost everything that Harken "recommends" is wrong or overkill. They're trying to sell you blocks, not what what's most economical or efficient.
I have to agree. That link shows a Harken 2629, which is what I am using but not totally happy with. Odd that Harken would recommend something different than they actually supply to Hobie.


I on the other hand have to strongly disagree, I love my Harken carbo ratchmatic blocks. Do NOT buy them directly, Harken has a huge markup. I have found a place that sells them for what I feel is a very reasonable price.

Sam


Sam, you may be very happy with the 2629 on your 16 - as I am with it on my 14 and 17 where I need to dump a lot of sheet in a tack to keep from weathervaning. But it is overkill on the 16. You also cannot sheet as tight (block to block) as you can with a 194 modified with the eystrap on the side.

The list price on the 2629 is $246.05
List price on the 194 is $217.75

That's nearly $30 of overkill.


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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:25 pm 
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s30series wrote:
Banzilla wrote:
sunvista wrote:
MBounds wrote:
tl341 wrote:


Almost everything that Harken "recommends" is wrong or overkill. They're trying to sell you blocks, not what what's most economical or efficient.
I have to agree. That link shows a Harken 2629, which is what I am using but not totally happy with. Odd that Harken would recommend something different than they actually supply to Hobie.


I on the other hand have to strongly disagree, I love my Harken carbo ratchmatic blocks. Do NOT buy them directly, Harken has a huge markup. I have found a place that sells them for what I feel is a very reasonable price.

Sam


and that place is????


I got in trouble for this on catsailor.com a few years back, but here it goes.

http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HAR2629&Category_Code=

and here is the 194

http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HAR194&Category_Code=200300HEXA

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:29 pm 
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yeah thats a few dollars more than what i paid (google is your friend)

i thought you were gonna show that 194 was like $150 or something!!!

why'd you get in trouble for posting it?

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:37 pm 
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oK, I think I finaly got the correct links. the current one is still right at $200, but IMO a much better block

I got introuble, because Rick who runs Catsailor.com makes part of his earnings by selling his products at his online store (I have bought stuff from him a few time and am very happy to do so) did not appriciate a post that took his business else were. So, Sorry to the Hobie Dealers here, but he did ask.

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:33 pm 
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Hey guys,
I was just trying to be helpful and share a link I thought was a good link that references what parts the poster is looking for. How much one wants to spend depends on how good they are at searching and Googling.

Didn't mean to stir up the pot....

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:49 pm 
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It was a good link! There is really nothing wrong with stirring a pot every now and than.

It is just a discussion about which blocks people recommend. I had a few extra $$$ when I bought mine and am very happy with them. I also spent a few extra on the sheet.

http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MPS&Category_Code=MAFSWI

8 or 9 MM Red

Although at the time, I had no experience with sheets, I am now (4 years later) still using the same sheet and extremely glad I spent the money. The Swiftcord literally flies through the blocks (even in light wind), does not tangle in its self, does not get heavy when wet (good and bad). I have heard great things about Salsa line and other lines but will recommend this line any time I am asked.

I also have the micro air blocks on my jib. Now, I did skimp quit a bit and am using a .05 a foot black line that I got from Lowes and has been just fine for the last 4 years. This sheet is in the sun practically 7/24 in NM and is holding up just fine.

Just my .02

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 Post subject: Re: Mainsheet block
PostPosted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 8:43 pm 
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yeah i got the new england rope Bzzz line for my sheets..8mm for main, 7mm for jib...

wish the main was 9mm though.....8mm just seems small in diameter for what im used too...but i havent used it yet (boat is in 100000000 pieces) so i will report in the winter when i finally get her out on the water!

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