Winter 42 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I've sailed with this for years. Including gybes which probably could have been gentler.. Repairable? Or don't bother? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MartinRF 53 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Replace rather than repair. This may be of interest: https://www.reflectometrist.eu/doc/Blockfriction.pdf My 2 cents... /Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 643 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Yes repairable ,knock the pin out and have it welded but no guarantee how long it will last. Maybe worth replacing in the long run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 LOL, I had exactly that block/System on the Carpenter and had the same failure after 20+ years of solid service. I repaired it by drilling out the pins, making a new strap and bolting it back together, looked a bit agricultural but gave me another five years. Now it has been replaced with near new system from a Young 88, All that said I recommend you get new blocks, forget about welding unless you can put an external doubler on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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