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 3864 27mm Track Mounting Kit for flat mast grooves ensures secure installation for Battcar systems, including slugs and connectors for proper fit and stability along the track section.
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$ 174.63
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3865 27mm Track Endstop Kit is designed to protect your car and mast from impact, absorbing shock loads efficiently and including endstops, Loctite®, and two slug mounts for Selden mast section C setups.
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$ 97.78
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3866 Batten Car End Fitting pinstop kit allows quick removal of cars and mainsails, ensuring reliable attachment and smooth operation on Selden battcar tracks.
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$ 360.80
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3867 32mm CB Headboard Car Assembly is a one-piece aluminum car that simplifies raising, dousing, and reefing mainsails, with free-rolling ball bearings and web-on plates sold separately for use in the C Battcar system.
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$ 2,828.70
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3868 32mm CB Battcar 12 mm Stud features a robust aluminum body with ball-bearing design, providing smooth and efficient sail handling for raising, dousing, and reefing.
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$ 1,147.35
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3869 32mm CB Battcar 14 mm Stud is a solid aluminum car designed for strength and smooth operation, enhancing sail handling and reefing in the C Battcar system.
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$ 1,169
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3870 32mm CB Battcar 16 mm Stud simplifies sail handling with full-length battens and free-rolling ball bearing cars, offering a lightweight, strong aluminum construction for easy hoisting, dousing, and reefing.
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$ 1,226.74
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3871 32mm CB Battcar Intermediate offers easy handling for mainsails with a lightweight aluminum design and free-rolling ball bearing cars, making shorthanded sailing simpler.
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$ 552.04
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3872 32mm CB Battcar Universal provides effortless hoisting, dousing, and reefing of mainsails with a durable aluminum body and smooth ball-bearing cars, eliminating the need for sail modifications.
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$ 916.44
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3873 32mm CB Battcar Reef supports efficient and safe reefing, with a robust one-piece aluminum construction and smooth ball-bearing cars for quick sail adjustments on any point of sail.
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$ 1,124.26
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3875 32mm Track Endstop Kit Pinstop is designed for flat mast grooves, allowing quick removal of cars and mainsails, with only one kit required per installation.
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$ 530.39
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3876 Web-On Headboard Plate Standard is an aluminum plate for easy installation by sailmakers, protecting the sail with radiused edges, supporting 1 in webbing straps, and accommodating 416 cheek blocks for leech lines.
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$ 974.16
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3877 Web-On Headboard Plate Flat Top features radiused edges to protect the sail, supports 1 in webbing straps, and includes threaded holes for 416 cheek blocks, required for the 3867 C Battcar headboard car.
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$ 1,515.38
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3878.2M 22mm Flanged Track 2 m is extruded from high-grade aluminum, hardcoat-anodized, and ideal for carbon spars, with a groove suitable for racing sails and smooth, reliable operation.
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$ 269.89
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3878.6M 22mm Flanged Track 6 m is a premium aluminum track with a flanged design for carbon spars, providing a durable surface and a built-in groove for racing sails with boltropes or slugs.
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$ 2,034.94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3879 27mm CB Battcar 14 mm Stud offers solid aluminum construction with full-length battens, enabling fast raising, dousing, and reefing of mainsails while acting as extra crew when sailing shorthanded.
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$ 674.70
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3881 22mm CB Battcar 12 mm Stud enhances sail handling with full-length battens and free-rolling ball bearing cars, designed for lightweight, efficient operation even with a small crew.
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$ 465.44
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3882 22mm CB Battcar Long Car 12 mm Stud provides extra support for hoisting, dousing, and reefing, with solid aluminum construction and smooth ball-bearing cars for efficient sail handling.
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$ 570.08
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3883 22mm CB Reef Car is designed for improved reefing performance, featuring full-length battens, lightweight aluminum construction, and ball-bearing cars for quick and efficient sail adjustments.
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$ 537.60
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Harken 3889 Battcar system, with full-length battens, makes raising, dousing, and reefing sails effortless, acting like extra crew for small teams. Its solid one-piece aluminum construction is strong yet lightweight, and the free-rolling ball bearing cars allow fast sail handling. A quick-release captive pin lets you remove the sail while keeping the car on the mast, offering a cost-effective alternative to in-mast or in-boom furling without recutting your sail.
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$ 1,255.60
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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.