In sailing, a block is a single or multiple pulley. One or a number of sheaves are enclosed in an assembly between cheeks or chocks. In use a block is fixed to the end of a line, to a spar or to a surface. Rope or line is rove through the sheaves, and maybe through one or more matching blocks at some far end to make up a tackle.
i think sailing is alot of fun. what is your opinion??
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There seems to be several to choose from. Any suggestions?
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What pulley will make it have the most power from the pulley? What is the biggest? Also what numbers is the pulley?
My bolt broke off on my tensioner pulley this AM and I need to change the tensioner pulley, how do I do this? I have purchased a new belt and plan on ...
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The engine pulley and belt on my Craftsman LT1000 is too hot to touch after use. Last week, the first pulley came apart and I just replaced the pulle...