Ratchet Pulley

This Ronstan Ratchet block replaces the mainsheet pulley on the mast base. It takes the strain off your hands and arms when you’re sailing. The ratchet mechanism engages when load is applied, but switches off when it's released.

This means you don’t have to keep tension on the sheet but you have full control on it all the time. The ratchet lets the sheet run out smoothly and freely - great for rapid easing of the sheet rope.

One of our customers - Doug From Oswestry - says this:

"It's a leap of faith to spend £50 on such a small item, but after a couple of hours in 35mph winds I can confirm its worth every penny. As long as there is some pressure on the sheet, it holds the line, as soon as you release, it releases. People who spend an hour in a car park in 10mph don't need it, but for the more extreme pilot I would say it is essential."

This hi-tech item is made from toughened, glass-fibre reinforced Nylon with a CNC-machined, hard anodised aluminium sheave. The Dyneema Link is easily fitted and is retained securely by a moulded clip, and is UV protected for long life. The flexible link can be left with one end attached to the block when fitting - no more shackle pins lost in the sand.