Harken Blocks are essential components for sailboats, designed to handle loaded control lines with efficiency and precision. These boat blocks, including small boat blocks and ratchet blocks, come in various configurations to suit different sailing nee
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3294 1.5T Carbon V™ Block is engineered for Grand-Prix racing with V-shaped titanium rollers that combine axial and thrust bearings, offering carbon sideplates, a titanium sheave, and roller bearings for smooth, lightweight, and strong performance.
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$ 2,121.54
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3294AL 1.5T Aluminum V™ Block is built for racing with aluminum sideplates, a streamlined V-shaped titanium roller bearing system, and a titanium sheave, providing robustness, lightweight design, and easy maintenance.
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$ 1,428.78
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3295 3T Carbon V™ Block is designed for high-performance sailing, featuring integrated V-shaped titanium rollers, carbon sideplates, a titanium sheave, and captive roller bearings for efficient load handling and precise operation.
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$ 2,633.86
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3295AL 3T Aluminum V™ Block combines aluminum sideplates with a V-shaped titanium roller bearing system and titanium components, providing reliable operation, reduced friction, and easy disassembly for maintenance in demanding sailing environments.
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$ 1,969.99
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3296 5T Carbon V™ Block delivers advanced performance with V-shaped titanium roller bearings, 3D-molded carbon sideplates, and a titanium sheave, offering strength, minimal friction, lightweight construction, and easy maintenance for Grand-Prix racing.
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$ 4,048.22
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3296AL 5T Aluminum V™ Block features aluminum sideplates, a titanium sheave, and V-shaped titanium roller bearings that merge axial and thrust loads, ensuring smooth operation, durability, and ease of maintenance for high-performance sailing.
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$ 3,030.75
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3297 6.5T Carbon V™ Block integrates axial and thrust bearings into a V-shaped titanium roller system with 3D-molded carbon sideplates and a titanium sheave, providing exceptional load efficiency, lightweight strength, and easy inspection access.
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$ 5,260.53
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3297AL 6.5T Aluminum V™ Block combines precision-engineered V-shaped titanium roller bearings with aluminum sideplates and a titanium sheave, offering smooth operation, durability, and straightforward disassembly for professional racing setups.
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$ 3,947.19
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3299 2.3T Aluminum High-Load Loop Snatch Block is a versatile tool with opening sideplates for quick attachment, a fixed soft strop, Velcro® strap, and ULC composite bearings, delivering smooth performance under demanding yacht racing loads.
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$ 876.76
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3300 5T Aluminum High-Load Loop Snatch Block features quick-attach opening sideplates, a soft strop, Velcro® strap, ULC composite bearing system, and wide sheave design, ensuring smooth and reliable line handling under heavy loads.
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$ 1,288.06
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3301 8T Aluminum High-Load Loop Snatch Block offers high load-handling capacity for larger yachts, with opening sideplates, a removable soft strop, Velcro® strap, ULC composite bearings, and a wide sheave for efficient line operation.
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$ 2,107.09
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3302 12T Aluminum High-Load Loop Snatch Block provides dependable heavy-duty performance, featuring opening sideplates, removable soft strop, Velcro® strap, ULC bearing system, Torlon® sideload bearings, and a wide sheave for secure line handling.
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$ 3,499.79
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3303 15T Aluminum High-Load Loop Snatch Block is designed for maximum strength and reliability, with opening sideplates, soft strop attachment, Velcro® strap, advanced bearing system, Torlon® bearings, and a wide sheave for high-capacity rigging.
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$ 4,683.24
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3304 32mm Adjustable Pinstop is made from hardcoat-anodized aluminum to control car movement along the track, offering precise adjustment, compact dimensions, and durable performance compatible with R32 track systems.
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$ 678.31
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 332 two-speed mainsheet system provides efficient gross and fine trimming, minimizing line clutter and using less rope for improved performance and control during sailing, supporting line diameters between 8 and 10 mm and sail areas up to 22.3 m² at the end-boom.
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$ 1,345.80
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3386 57mm Black Magic 2-Sheave Aluminum Loop Block delivers smooth, low-friction operation for large boats, featuring Torlon® roller bearings, a removable deadend post, and a soft-attachment loop, supporting line diameters up to 12 mm with a maximum working load of 1134 kg.
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$ 858.73
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3387 57mm wide aluminum loop block ensures strong, reliable performance with Torlon® roller bearings and a shackle block design that locks or swivels to prevent line twisting, handling lines up to 12 mm and loads of 1134 kg.
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$ 566.46
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3388 75mm Black Magic Aluminum Loop Block Wide offers robust strength and precision for heavy sailing loads, incorporating Torlon® roller bearings to reduce friction and optimize load distribution for lines up to 14 mm and a maximum working load of 2268 kg.
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$ 1,096.85
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3389 45mm Black Magic Aluminum Loop Block is compact and lightweight, providing smooth, low-friction operation for high-load applications with flexible mounting options, suitable for lines up to 10 mm and a working load of 750 kg.
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$ 331.94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 339 19mm Micro Bullseye Fairlead guides lines in compact spaces with minimal deflection, ideal for applications like spinnaker pole foreguy routing, accommodating lines up to 6 mm.
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$ 8.67
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What are the key features of a Harken Element Block and how is it used in sailing?
Harken Element Blocks are designed with durability and performance in mind, featuring a combination of aluminum side plates and composite sheaves. These blocks are ideal for a variety of sailing applications, from halyards to control lines. Their bearing system ensures smooth operation under both high and low loads, making them suitable for fast trim and release. Available in various configurations such as single block, fiddle block, and snatch block, they cater to the diverse needs of sailors.
The 16mm Micro Block is perfect for light load applications on small sailboats, while the 75mm Carbo Block is better suited for handling larger loads on bigger boats. Harken’s selection of blocks, including the Element Fiddle and Carbo Fiddle Block, are considered some of the best in the industry, providing reliable performance for both cruising and racing scenarios.
How does a fiddle block differ from a single block in terms of functionality
A fiddle block differs from a single block in that it has two sheaves, allowing it to manage more complex rigging setups and offer greater mechanical advantage. This makes it ideal for applications where precise trimming and efficient release under high or low loads are required. Fiddle blocks, like the 16 mm and bullet blocks in Harken's selection of sailboat blocks, are essential for leading control lines aft and ensuring smooth operation in various sailing conditions.
How does a micro block differ from a standard block in terms of usage on a sailboat?
A micro block differs from a standard block in terms of size and weight, making it ideal for applications where space and weight savings are crucial. Classic blocks, such as those in the selection of Harken blocks, include micro blocks designed for smooth and efficient trim and release under high loads. These compact blocks, like the triple carbo, are made with high-quality materials to ensure durability and performance, making them some of the best blocks available in Harken hardware.