Harken 16mm Forkhead Block fits on a non-removable eye strap, with its removable pin.
16m Blocks have a lightweight design and a unique patented bearing system which uses stainless steel balls in a captive, grooved race. Very high working loads in an extremely lightweight block, with the best strength-to-weight ratios around. The Forkhead Block is often used on Cunningham and outhaul systems on Laser Class dinghies.
Key Features
- Very high working loads in an extremely lightweight block
- Lightweight design and a unique patented bearing system
- Stainless steel ball bearings
- Polished 316 stainless steel top strap
- Sheave Diameter: 5/8" (16 mm)
- Max. Line Diameter: 7/32" (5 mm)
- Max. Working Load (MWL): 250 lb. (113 kg)
- Breaking Load: 1200 lb. (544 kg)
- Weight: .38 oz. (11 g)
- Length: 1 1/8" (29 mm)
