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dmpilc
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Initially Posted - 06/12/2011 :  15:08:00  Show Profile
Went through my spare parts bin today. I've got 2 Harken fiddle blocks with cam and becket, one with a 3" (76mm) large sheave and one with a 2.25" (57mm) large sheave. I brought the latter home to replace a missing screw on the cam adjustment arm.
I've been using the 2.25" one, but which size do most of you use? I'm thinking of selling one of them.
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Response Posted - 06/12/2011 :  17:43:55  Show Profile
Normally you will find the large one on a mainsheet because it will handle a larger softer line and the smaller one is used on the boom vang. I recently swapped mine around because I wanted a smaller lighter mainsheet and I always wear gloves anyway.
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Response Posted - 06/12/2011 :  19:13:55  Show Profile
I still need to build a boom vang....only thing holding me up is the cost of those silly fiddle/cam/Beckett blocks....if you wanna cut me a deal on your smaller one......
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Response Posted - 06/12/2011 :  19:58:03  Show Profile
Joe, I'll sell you the smaller one (2.25" sheave) for $50.00 plus postage.


Also, this is on Ebay, a Seaway fiddle with cam and single with becket:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Seaway-fiddle-block-block-w-becket-main-vang-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem415aa8c489QQitemZ280693884041QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear
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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 06/12/2011 :  20:31:48  Show Profile
Thanks for the link...how does your block compare (quality) with those on ebay?

WAY TO GO MAVS!!!!!
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Response Posted - 06/13/2011 :  03:53:57  Show Profile
The block is in very good to excellent condition. I had to replace one of the screws that hold the adjustable cam in place (on the left side looking at it with the cam facing you), not 100% sure that the replacement screw is stainless. It takes a #8-32 if you buy it and want to change it. Also, I put a new stainless shackle on the swivel at the bottom. You will not be disappointed.
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Response Posted - 06/13/2011 :  07:47:11  Show Profile
Sent you an email David....
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 06/13/2011 :  11:09:49  Show Profile
Haven't gotten it yet. Try resending through regular email channels to {pilcherd at bellsouth dot net}.
Here's a pic of the block:
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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 06/13/2011 :  19:18:38  Show Profile
Got your email...good to go. Give me a shipped price and I'll Paypal you the funds.
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Response Posted - 06/13/2011 :  20:52:33  Show Profile
Joe, in my experience that block will perform like new, that series of Harken is bullet proof and lives forever.
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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 06/14/2011 :  07:10:14  Show Profile
Thanks Frank....I'd rather buy something from a member here (keep the money in the family so to speak) and get a quality product than take a chance on something cheap on ebay.
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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 06/18/2011 :  13:02:49  Show Profile
David, Got the block in the mail today. It's super nice! Thanks so much for cutting me a deal on this.
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