Barton Marine Ratchet Block - 55mm

Barton Marine Ratchet Block - 55mm offers exceptional control and ease during sailing tailored for mainsheet systems and spinnaker sheets on dinghies, keelboats, and small yachts up to 30 feet.

Key Features:

• High-Performance Engineering: Designed with a composite of high-density nylon and glass fiber reinforced polymer, ensuring durability in harsh marine environments.
• Lockable Swivel Head: Features a stainless steel lever that locks the swivel head for enhanced stability during use.
• Low Friction Design: The anodized aluminum sheave provides smooth operation, making it easy to handhold loaded lines.

Ideal for sailors seeking reliability and performance, this product is supported by a commitment to quality and satisfaction, ensuring a reliable sailing experience every time.

Ratchet Block - 55mm

The Barton Ratchet Block is designed to be used on mainsheet systems and spinnaker sheets on dinghies and keelboats and for small yachts up to 30 feet.

Combining high-performance engineering and contemporary design, the 2-3/16" (55 mm) ratchet block is the first in a planned range of sizes, it also offers a stainless steel lever that locks the swivel head if desired.

The new Ratchet Block allows sailors to easily handhold loaded lines and offer a balance between holding power and controlled easing.

Designed for low friction and longevity in harsh marine environments, the Ratchet Block body is manufactured from a composite of high-density nylon and glass fiber reinforced polymer with a high level of UV protection. Internal components are of marine grade 316 stainless steel and the 12 faced aluminum sheave is anodized in gunmetal silver

Technical Specifications:

• Safe Working Load - 661 lb (300 kg) 
• Breaking Load - 2,646 lb (1,200 kg) 
• Maximum Rope Diameter - 3/8" (10 mm)
• Weight - 4.8 oz (135 grams)

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