Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sailboats

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Gibb Foot Blocks

Gibb Foot Blocks / Turning Blocks
Gibb Foot Blocks / Turning Blocks are manufactured of high quality Aluminum and SS components with strong Cast Aluminum Bases. Common on a variety of production boats from the 1980's and 90's, these heavy-duty units have proven to have a very long service life. Available in limited quantities.
See also: Foot Blocks, Cheek Blocks, and Deck Organizer Blocks.
 

Gibb Flat Top Foot Blocks are Flat on top, making them Stackable, sizes up to 3" have a radiused back side to allow nesting and reduce deck space when placed next to each other. Often used on the cabin top for leading halyards.
 

Cast Aluminum 'Flat Top' Foot Block with 2" Plastic Sheave. Unique design allows units to be stacked vertically and nested horizontally. Unit is 3 1/8" long x 2 1/8" wide, and attaches to deck with (3) 1/4" (6mm) FH screws. Suitable for use with up to 1/2" line. As used on CS 36 Traditional, and others.

Gibb Standard Foot / Turning Blocks have large diameter Aluminum Sheaves. All units attach to the Deck with (3) FH screws, and are available in Single and Double versions.

Cast Aluminum Double Foot / Turning Block with (2) 4" Aluminum Sheaves. Unit is 6 1/4" long x 4 1/8" wide x (maximum) 2 7/8" high, and attaches to deck with (3) 3/8" (10mm) FH screws. Suitable for use with up to 5/8" line.

Gibb Opening 'Snatch' Foot / Turning Blocks feature a SS quick release latch which hinges open with the press of a button, eliminating the need to reeve the line in from the end. Simply open the latch, flop in the sheet and snap closed, for high speed sheet and guy changes. All units have large 4 3/4" diameter Aluminum Sheaves with Torlon roller and ball bearing construction. Extra wide sheaves (1 1/4") allow use of larger bearings to further decrease friction at high loads.