Masterpieces of engineering

[machurley22]

Number 1

Don't know for sure but probably original, hence 35 years old, and still in first class order throughout (like myself - apart from the age) along with the other half-dozen examples aboard.

Could such a machine be improved or is it practically perfect in every way?

 

[tyce]

not when its on a flogging foresail cos they open up.
most inconvenient

 

[fluffc]

Been using these for years. NEVER had one come undone...

 

[machurley22]

I wouldn't use one 'twixt anchor and cable either - or on a mooring warp - or for towing or.. but it surely has it's uses and could it be bettered for such do you think?

 

[SvenglishTommy]

I have them on my halyards, also original and 35 + years old. I'm sure technically they could be improved on, but not when you consider the 70% margins the retailer, wholesaler and manufacturer all have to add on to their products now.

They were probably hand cast in virgin's @rses, which would bring the price up to well over £1000 each.

 

[sarabande]

How about these for a real value ?

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Ideal stocking fillers !

 

[Lakesailor]

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They were probably hand cast in virgin's @rses

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