Description
The Barton Size 3 Triple Swivel Block is designed for small to mid-range vessels and comes with nylon sheaves suitable for all ropes, including braided dyneema. Newly designed for 2019 onward, the Barton Blocks are known as a great value for money and practical for many applications. For racing applications, consider getting the ball bearing versions.
Barton Size 3 Blocks are suitable as mainsheet, vang, or lead blocks for smaller dinghies, including Laser, Topper, and Optimist boats.
The 45mm sheave size 3 block range incorporates modern design with stainless steel frames and the latest advanced materials, using 30% fibre glass-filled nylon and Acetal sheaves to maximise their strength whilst keeping weight to a minimum. Suitable for use as mainsheet, vangs, lead blocks, or wherever a powerful and compact purchase system is required on dinghies, dayboats, and lightweight cruisers.
Specifications
- Weight: 280 g
- Dimensions: 115 × 71 × 78 mm
- Size: 3 (45 mm)
- Block Type: Swivel + Becket + Cam
- No. of Sheaves: Single
- Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
- Sheave Size: 45 × 13 mm (1 3/4" × 35/64")
- Max Rope Diameter: 10 mm (3/8")
- SWL: 400 kg (881 lbs)
- Break Load: 800 kg (1763 lbs)
- Max Rolling Load (Ball Bearing): 270 kg (595 lbs)
- Brand: Barton