Harken 2609 40mm Carbo Ratchet Block with Swivel and Becket

The Harken 2609 40mm Carbo Ratchet Block with Swivel and Becket is a high-performance sailing block designed to let sailors hand-hold loaded lines with confidence. Carbo Ratchets deliver the ideal balance between holding power and controlled easing, reducing fatigue during demanding trim situations.

This block features a built-in on/off ratchet switch, allowing sailors to disengage the ratchet mechanism when it is not needed. The swivel attachment and integrated becket provide versatile rigging options for a wide range of applications aboard dinghies and small keelboats.

Key Features:

• 40mm sheave diameter (1 9/16 in) accommodates lines up to 10mm (3/8 in)
• Maximum working load: 136 kg (300 lb)
• Break load: 454 kg
• Ultra-lightweight construction — only 52g (1.8 oz) with shackle
• Nylon resin sideplates densely packed with long glass fibres for a high strength-to-weight ratio
• Machined aluminium sheave with Hardkote anodising for strength and corrosion resistance
• On/off switch to engage or disengage the ratchet as conditions demand
• Swivel mount and becket for flexible rigging configurations
• Overall block length: 102mm (4 in)

The Harken 2609 is part of the trusted Carbo Air block family — compact, reliable, and built for performance sailing. It is an ideal choice for mainsheet, spinnaker sheet, and other high-load control lines where a lightweight, low-profile block is essential.