Thanks, Josh. I suppose it depends on the size. I have about six of these massive snatch blocks on my boat, so moving one out of rotation for repair is not a big deal. The snap shackle, the closing mechanism, the sheave, the rubber cheeks, etc. are all in very good condition. I seriously doubt the stainless straps, even slightly bent, are the weak link. Chuck nevertheless raises a good point, and I will have them checked by someone who knows stainless in light of his comments.
From: Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 5:38 PM To: C&C List Cc: Josh Muckley Subject: Re: Stus-List Merriman snatch block question FYI as I recall the Gaurhaure snach blocks are only about $100 and have a lifetime warranty. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Tue, Apr 9, 2019, 5:15 PM Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: With all due respect, the stainless straps on the side were only slightly bent and remain plenty strong. The pin, on the other hand, may be structurally compromised. This is why I asked for information (not a lecture). I’m not going to buy a $500 (or so) block when it can be repaired with a $15 (or so) pin. From: Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 4:09 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Chuck Gilchrest Subject: Re: Stus-List Merriman snatch block question “Fixing” bent snatch blocks??? Really?? Bending it back into shape? Finding replacement pins for 30 year old blocks that are twisted and falling apart? You need to consider metal fatigue and once stainless steel is bent without applying heat, it is severely compromised. I’m as cheap as the next sailor (well maybe not the Canadian ones…) but once a piece of critical hardware gives up and gets bent out of shape, it finds its way into the scrap heap and gets replaced because I don’t depend on damaged hardware to get me home safely.. Maybe because I love my children and my wife and want to see them again. Just for the record, if the snatch block lets go under load and kills someone or severely injures a crew member, I hope you have enough liability insurance because it will not be something you can pin on a company that has been out of business since 1989. If you have a single piece of electronic gadgetry or cookware on your boat that costs more than a snatch block and have limited financial resources, I suggest you sell them and buy the new hardware that you need. And yes, I am well aware that new snatch blocks are expensive..it’s for good reason! Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 Landfall Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 2:02 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bill Coleman <colt...@verizon.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List Merriman snatch block question Lay it under my keel, I will take a look at it. I can probably beat it back into shape. Might cost you a beer or two, tho. I used to repair Merle’s Merrimans, and now of course I own them. Bill Coleman C&C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 1:15 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford Subject: Stus-List Merriman snatch block question Listers: I have an old Merriman snatch block in need of repair. It was under load last season and not properly closed, which caused it to open and bend the stainless straps (on the sides) and the pin holding it together. I believe I can bend the stainless straps back more or less into alignment. However, the pin is bent and in need of replacement. The pin used by Merriman for this block is stainless, 2 1/2 inches long (I’m guessing 5/16 diameter) with a head on one end and internal threads on the other. It is held together by a machine screw that screws into the threaded end. I suppose I could use a stainless bolt, but that would not be very elegant. Any ideas? Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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