Keel raising fiddle block

mike · Post by **mike** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 2:04 pm

I need to replace the fiddle block attached to the keel, and would appriciate any comments on what to replace it with.
Thanks!

jbooher · Post by **jbooher** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:25 am

Instead of using a fiddle block for four to one,use two Schaefer Utility blocks. Place them on each side of the rod, using two 1/4" bolts. The Schaefer utility block is 505-38 or 504-38. All the holes match up and all you need to do is replace the bolts. This is same block that S2 used.

hull #86 · Post by **hull #86** » Fri May 21, 2004 6:13 am

Ok I got the fiddle blocks however it's not clear to me where the point of purchase is? Tie of to the block loop thru the slave sheave, down to the block, the where? it seems an additional sheave at the to is missing?

mike · Post by **mike** » Fri May 21, 2004 11:49 am

I took my fiddle block off, measured the sheaves, called scheafer marine and they sent me 2 new sheaves. What a difference it made in raising the keel!