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Nautos 91619R Traveller Linked Blocks, Ball Bearing

Brand:
Nautos
Part no:
91619R

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Specifications

Bearing
Ball
Max working load
90.72 kg
Side plates
Composite

The Nautos 91619R is a pair of composite traveller blocks, a 9110R and a 91109R, joined by a Kevlar line link. Both run on ball bearings. The maker gives the pair a working load of 200 lb (90.72 kg). Check that working load against the traveller loads on your boat before choosing it.

Our take

Rated to a 200 lb working load, these linked ball-bearing blocks are a 9110R and a 91109R tied by a Kevlar link. Hold that 200 lb figure against the loads on your traveller before fitting them.

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.

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