Harken 22 mm Upright Micro Block
- Brand:
- Harken
- Part no:
- 243
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
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Specifications
- Bearing
- Ball
- Side plates
- Stainless
- Manufacturer size
- 22 mm
This is a small Harken micro block, 22 mm, in an upright style. It has stainless steel side plates and Delrin ball bearings, and it takes a 3/16 inch shackle pin. Safe working load is 200 lbs and it weighs 1.0 oz. It is meant for light control lines such as cunninghams, outhauls, vangs, traveler controls and flag halyards.
Our take
At 1.0 oz with a 200 lb safe working load, this 22 mm micro block is made for light control lines, not primary sheets. The stainless side plates and Delrin ball bearings keep it free running in a very small package.
From our buying guide
Ball-bearing blocks give the lowest friction on lines running under moderate loads. Plain bearings have more friction, but handle very high and static loads.
Check before you buy:
- A ratchet block is rated for the full sheet load.
- Any becket's load limit suits the job, since a becket can be rated below the block itself.
- A soft-attach block will be looked after, since Harken warns soft attachments are prone to wear and recommends them only for regularly maintained race boats.
