Galvanised block supplier?

[Seagreen]

Title says it all. I'm looking for a supplier of galvanised blocks for bowsprit shrouds. I noticed the other post on the topic, but I'm just replacing old ones. Can't seem to find what I need on Classic Marine, Toplicht or colin frake and web searches are so-so.

I need 1 double sheave and 2 single sheave +beckets, all taking 8mm rope.

What does the panel think?

 

[jstarboat]

Hi Seagreen,

Have you tried contacting Davey & Co in Colchester. They are likely to have what you want if they do not they will know someone who does.

Regards

S.P.

 

[Poignard]

The German chandler Toplicht has them, if you can't find a UK supplier:

http://www.toplicht.de/shop/schiffsbloecke/metallblock/taukloben/taukloben-aus-stahl

 

[Seagreen]

Davey and co didn't seem to stock them when I checked their site, and I'm lookig for something a bit less expensive than Toplicht.

 

[Sequoiah1]

Davey and co didn't seem to stock them when I checked their site, and I'm lookig for something a bit less expensive than Toplicht.

I would give them a call or drop them a mail with your requirements (sheave dia and pin size might also be useful). Not everything they have is in the catalogue...................

 

[petehitch]

It might be worth phoning Woods of Crediton or Macsalvors at Redruth. They sometimes have ex Naval blocks and the price should be ok.

 

[Skysail]

Bayside Marine at at Brixham supply fishing gear.

Also these guys in Bristol may know a source:

http://www.pilotcutter.co.uk/

 

[Seagreen]

I shall noodle up to Woods in an idle moment, as I live near and had forgotten about them. Thaks for the suggestions everyone.