b'Ratchet Blocks Ratchet or Ratchamatic?Carbo ratchet blocks allow sailors to hand-hold loaded lines and offer balance between holding power and controlled easing.Nylon-resin sideplates are densely packed with long-glass fibers for a compact block2609with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Machined26082136aluminum sheaves are Hard Lube-anodized for2135 2671strength and corrosion resistance. Eight facets2135.RED 2670hold line securely. Ball bearings, sheave, and sideplates are UV-stabilized with carbon blackOn/off switch operates from both sides.for maximum protection.40 mm The 40 mm ratchets are ideal for jib sheets and spinnakers where size and weight are critical. The 2608, 2609, and 2614 have on/off switches; other 40 mm ratchets are always in ratchet mode. 261457 mm and 75 mm2137The 57 mm and 75 mm switchable ratchets provide2178 2672precise control with an accessible on/off switch that is easy to operate from both sides of the block. For the ultimate system, mount a switchableAll 57 mm and 75 mm ratchet blocks ratchet in the cockpit and a boom-mountedare also available with Power3 Ratchamatic block directly above for doublesheaves which offer holding power holding power in heavy air and a free-runningoptions suitable for a variety of wind mainsheet when its light. The 75 mm providesconditions.up to 15:1 holding power; the 57 mm 10:1.About Carbo Air blocks: see feature page at beginning of this section. 21392138Switch locks shackle in front or side positions, or lets block swivel to keep 2610 2611line from twisting.Sheave Shackle pin Max line Maximum BreakingPart ad Length Weight working load lo N o. Description in mm in mm oz g in mm in mm lb kg lb kg40 mm2608Single/swivel1 9/163 3/8495/3243/8101361000454 40861.7300 2609Single/swivel/becket1 9/164041021.8525/3243/810300136100045486 2610Single/swivel/471 Carbo-Cam**1 9/16403 3/84.61295/3241/4615068300136 2611Single/swivel/471 Carbo-Cam/becket**1 9/164041024.71325/3241/463001366002722614Cheek*1 9/16402 3/470443/8103001361000 1.6454 57 mm2000907 2135 / .RED Single/swivel2 1/4574 1/161033853/1653/810500227 2136Single/swivel/becket227 2 1/4574 15/161253.3943/1653/8105002000907 21372 1/4573 1/4832.53/85002272000907 Cheek*7110 21382 1/4574 1/161038.72473/1653/810300136750 Single/swivel/150 Cam-Matic**340 2139Single/swivel/150 Cam-Matic/becket**2 1/4574 15/161252553/1653/8106002721500680 9 21 78Double/swivel2 1/4574 9/161166.91951/463/810750340187585175 mmSingle/swivel2 15/16755 3/882271/467/16127503411361 26701373000 2671Single/swivel/becket2 15/16756 1/21652481/47/161275034130001361 8.756 341 2672Cheek*2 15/16754 1/161036.31797/161275030001361 26 *Includes RH fasteners and mounting pad.**Maximum working loads and breaking loads for blocks based on cam strengths.'