Harken Ratchet Block

Submitted by jleggette on Sun, 07/04/2010 - 15:44
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I have a deck mounted Harken ratchet block that turns fine but the ratchet will not engage. Are there any solutions other than to replace.

- Jim Leggette
FS 1518

Anonymous (not verified)

Sun, 07/04/2010 - 16:45

Jim. Just a thought . The handle on the ratchet may just be turning, see if you can pry the handle off and turn the shaft to engage it. Don't know what a fix is other than maybe glue the handle.
Dave

FS5257

Sun, 07/04/2010 - 17:19

Jim,

You can also return it to Harken and they will rebuild it for you.

jleggette

Mon, 07/05/2010 - 06:44

Thanks for the thoughts folks. On the return to Harken option is there any age limit. I think this block was put on the boat in the mid-70s shortly after Harken hit the market.

- Jim Leggette
FS 1518