Barton Marine 60 452 High Load Eye 16mm Bore Aluminum Block

The Barton Marine High Load Eye 16mm Bore is an ergonomically designed aluminum block engineered to maximize strength and efficiency while minimizing weight. Featuring HV500 hard anodizing and precision-curved surfaces, this high load eye delivers exceptional low-friction performance ideal for demanding sailing applications including kickers, tweakers, genoa barber haulers, lazy jacks, and stanchion lead eyes.

Key Features:

• 16mm bore diameter for secure line attachment
• Marine grade aluminum construction with hard anodized HV500 finish
• 272% stronger than standard plain bearing blocks on average
• 51% lighter weight than comparable blocks
• Only 15% friction increase compared to traditional blocks
• Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio for performance sailing

Wear Resistance:

The HV500 hard anodizing provides outstanding durability and low-friction properties. After over 300 hours of abrasion testing, no visible wear on the anodized coating was detected, ensuring long-lasting performance in harsh marine environments.

Performance Data:

Performance specifications based on testing with 4mm D12 SK75 Dyneema core line. This high load eye is part of Barton Marine's complete range of six sizes, designed for versatile applications from mast base tidies to barber haulers where weight savings and strength are critical.