Nautos 92218 Single Footblock
- Brand:
- Nautos
- Part no:
- 92218
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Where to buy
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Specifications
- Sheave diameter
- 57 mm
- Max line diameter
- 12 mm
- Bearing
- Ball
- Weight
- 87 g
- Max working load
- 249.47 kg
- Breaking load
- 907.18 kg
The Nautos 92218 is a single footblock built around a conventional ball bearing design. The maker describes it as long lasting. A version with an aluminum sheave on roller bearings is offered for higher loads, so the ball bearing version is the lighter-duty choice of the two.
Our take
The 92218 uses a conventional ball bearing design, and the maker points to a roller bearing version with an aluminum sheave for higher load. That tells you this ball bearing footblock is the lighter-duty choice in the pair.
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.