Harken 40mm Carbo T2 Soft Attach Single Block (2149)
- Brand:
- Harken
- Part no:
- 2149
Image: Marine Store UK
Where to buy
Specifications
- Sheave diameter
- 40 mm
- Max line diameter
- 10 mm
- Weight
- 25 g
- Max working load
- 220 kg
- Breaking load
- 544 kg
- Sheaves
- 1
The Harken 2149 is a single block with a 40 mm sheave and a T2 soft attachment. It takes line up to 10 mm in diameter. At 57 mm long, it weighs 25 g. The maximum working load is 220 kg, and the breaking load is 544 kg. That leaves the breaking load more than twice the working load. The body is black composite, and the block is designed without metal shackles or rivets.
Our take
This suits anyone running line up to 10 mm who wants a light single block with a 220 kg working load. It is the wrong choice for thicker line or for loads above 220 kg. Its main limit is the 10 mm maximum line diameter, so check your line size against it before choosing.
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.
