Garhauer Adjustable Genoa Blocks

[j34035]

I am looking to buy adjustable blocks to go on my 1 1/8" track. Does anyone have experience with these blocks and cars from Garhauer? I have purchased from these guys before and like doing business with them, but would like to have feedback on these before I purchase. BTW, these are for a 34' boat (J/34c) Thanks.
DD

[US25]

Originally Posted by j34035

I am looking to buy adjustable blocks to go on my 1 1/8" track. Does anyone have experience with these blocks and cars from Garhauer? I have purchased from these guys before and like doing business with them, but would like to have feedback on these before I purchase. BTW, these are for a 34' boat (J/34c) Thanks.
DD

I just bought these and I really like therm. I'm cheap, so price was definitely the deciding factor, (delivered for about $100 a pair). Great service, super fast shipping. I also have Garhauer blocks for my backstay, and they work fine as well. I don't think I'd give up my Harken mainsheet blocks for Garhauer, but I'm sure they could handle it.

[sailingdog]

BTW, Garhauer blocks are now standard OEM equipment on many boats, including CD's beloved Catalinas... They make good hardware at really good prices.

[T37Chef]

I too am looking at them, so I'll be interested in any feedback. I have purchased a few things from Garhauer and have not been disappointed! Great stuff at a reasonable price, if that even possible for anything on a boat

[Jeff_H]

I installed a pair of Garhauer adjustable jibsheet leads for my #3 on my 38 footer. They seem to work fine and appear to be nicely engineered. The only issues are that the turning blocks are taller, and the car and adjuster blocks are physically larger than the Harkens I have for my #1 and #2 and the Merrimans they replace. (can you say stubbed toes?) The other issue is that their SS seems to show rust faster than some others. But that said, I like Garhauer's stuff and have been slowly updating with their blocks.

Jeff

[christyleigh]

Good Stuff..... I had the Line Adjustable Cars on my c320 and loved them. Worth every penny..... adjustment when you want it - not on the next tack.

[RichH]

I've used the adjustable Garhauer fairlead blocks with success and with great satisfaction.
Only downside is that the block is a single sheeve ... which is unlike the VEE blocks from harken, etc. that allow you to run a (second) lazy sheet through the same block.

Garhauer has great products & service, etc. but IF you need any 'custom' made parts (tracks that need to be bowed/rolled, or otherwise specially formed .... send a TEMPLATE of the mating part and NOT send any calculations of arcs, etc. ; and then, expect to WAIT a long time for the delivery (as you do with most 'custom' formed parts, etc.).

[j34035]

It sounds like everyone has good feedback. I am looking at the EZ-G3 line control system. I had the Harken system on my last boat and loved it, but hate to spend the bucks it takes to retro my current boat with that gear. Thanks for the feedback and I will post my results when I get them in service.
DD