Nautos HT 2020 LZ Stand Up Block on Saddle
- Brand:
- Nautos
- Part no:
- HT2020LZ
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Where to buy
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Specifications
- Sheave diameter
- 20 mm
- Bearing
- Ball
- Max working load
- 117.93 kg
- Breaking load
- 521.63 kg
This is a compact Nautos block that stands up on a saddle. Stainless steel balls run over stainless steel rails, and a full molded jacket covers the sheave. The sheave is 20 mm across and the block is 42 mm high. Working load is listed at 117.93 kg, and the breaking load is 521.63 kg.
Our take
A 20 mm sheave and a 117.93 kg working load mark this as a small block for light control lines. The 521.63 kg breaking load sits well above that working figure, and the molded jacket keeps the sheave covered.
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.