Finmax Speed Hard Single Swivel Block with Becket (Alternate Version)

This Finmax Speed Hard single block with swivel and becket is an alternate version of Product #3, delivering identical rigging advantages. It is built from reinforced materials and engineered to handle serious loads while maintaining low friction in rope handling. If you are looking to expand your set of blocks or need replacements for worn gear, this model offers the same high Finmax quality.

Key features include a swiveling head that keeps the rope properly aligned even as the boat moves dynamically, and a bottom becket which enables you to set up tackles or secure the rope’s end directly to the block. This is particularly convenient in configurations like 2:1 jib sheets or vangs, where the sheet’s tail can be fixed to the becket instead of using a separate knot or fitting.

Sizes & Compatibility:

• Small Size (code 04983): For 3–8 mm ropes, with an approximate break strength up to 800 kg. Ideal for small boats and the same applications as the small model described in Product 3 – controlling sheets and halyards on dinghies, day sailors, or sport yachts. It is interchangeable with model 04997, offering the same functionality and load capacity.
• Large Size (code 04984): For 6–12 mm ropes, with strength up to about 1400 kg. Suitable for mid-sized yachts, similar to model 04911 – can serve as a primary sheet block, as part of a 2:1 genoa sheet system, or as a powerhouse block in lifting and tensioning systems for sails.

Finmax offers this alternate model to ensure continuity of supply and compatibility across different production batches or boat setups. Whether you use this block or the equivalent from Product 3, you can expect the same outstanding performance – resistance to corrosion, minimal maintenance, and maximum ease in handling your lines. It’s an investment in your yacht’s safety and efficiency that will pay off in easier sailing and improved control.