Nautos HT 2031f Block with Fork, 30 mm
- Brand:
- Nautos
- Part no:
- HT2031F
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Where to buy
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Specifications
- Sheave diameter
- 30 mm
- Max line diameter
- 8 mm
- Bearing
- Ball
- Weight
- 19.84 g
- Max working load
- 140.61 kg
- Breaking load
- 453.59 kg
The HT 2031f is a small fork-head block from Nautos with a 30 mm sheave. Stainless steel balls run over stainless steel rails, and a full moulded jacket protects the sheave. It takes line up to 8 mm, with a working load of 140.61 kg and a breaking load of 453.59 kg. The whole block weighs 19.84 g.
Our take
The open axle on this 19.84 g block lets you tie a rope through it, so no separate becket is needed, as the maker notes. Line is capped at 8 mm and the working load at 140.61 kg, so it is a light-duty block.
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.