Hi Peter,

When my OEM Barton jib sheet blocks wore out, I replaced them with Schaefer 5 Series blocks:

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The model 505-82 has a stand-up spring, fits a 1" T-track, and has low friction delrin inserts.  It slides MUCH more easily under load vs. the OEM Barton units when you want to adjust the jib sheet position.  These happen to be on clearance sale right now at West Marine for $94.95 .  I've had mine since 1990 and they still work great.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
1976  Sanford, MI



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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Stand-up block for jib sheet

Hi All,   Does anyone have an old Barton jib sheet stand-up block that they’d be willing to part with?  (See attached image).  One of mine has a broken spring and it’d be nice to replace it.  Unfortunately the old blocks circa 1980’s are riveted together and are not easily serviced.
Thanks,   Peter   S/V Learning Curve