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Some frequently asked questions that other customers have asked us about Sailing Pulleys & Blocks.
What’s the difference between a pulley and a block?
They are essentially the same thing, some people call it a pulley, some people call it a block.
What size pulley blocks do you sell?
We sell a range of sizes here at Sailing Chandlery, everything from 16mm through to 75mm blocks suited to dinghies, keelboats and yachts.
What brands of pulley block do you sell?
We sell pulleys and blocks from Allen, Harken, Polarwave, Ronstan and Selden.
What’s the difference between single, double, and triple blocks?
The difference between single, double, and triple blocks is the number of sheaves included. A single pulley block will have one sheave, a double will have two and a triple will have three sheaves. The more sheaves, the more purchase you can build into your system.
When should I use a ratchet block?
A ratchet block holds load when the line is pulled in one direction and releases when you take pressure off. That makes it ideal for mainsheets, where you want to hold the sheet without committing to a cleat. Most ratchet blocks have an on-off switch so you can use them as a free-running block when the wind is light.
