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Craig Southard
07-02-2009, 02:09 PM
I am restoring a 1962 H28 in the San Francisco Bay Area. M One on my mizzen sheet c blocks exploded on my last sail and I want to find replacements for all main and mizzen sheet blocks. I have been steered away from ABI blocks as pretty, but not substantial. I have looked online at blocks offered by Wooden Boat Foundation in Port Townsend but don't know if they are real or decorative.

Any suggestions?
Jay Greer
07-02-2009, 05:21 PM
While I like wood shelled blocks, "Bright Star" had a set when we bought her, they are not exactly proper for the H28, if you wish to keep to the Herreshoff design. I did some scrounging in marine junk stores as well as purchased a couple of reproduction blocks from J. Reinick & Son and am very satisfied with the look and service they provide. They are so well made that I am sure they will out last the boat!
Jay
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db32b3127ccec74fccc2974700000040O00QYsmrNy5bsQ e3nwg/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
Dave Gray
07-02-2009, 08:03 PM
Craig, Jay is the man to talk to about anything related to an H-28. Not only does he own one, he is one of the nicest people to post in this forum.
paladin
07-02-2009, 08:33 PM
and Mr. Reinick and company are very nice people to deal with.....
Craig Southard
07-04-2009, 10:03 PM
Can you give me Jays full login name so I can contact him.

Thanks
Craig Southard
07-04-2009, 10:04 PM
I also need Mr Reinicks contact information
Thanks
KMacDonald
07-04-2009, 10:14 PM
J.M. Reineck makes great bronze blocks as well as other bronze hardware. You really get what you pay for and he is a great person to deal with. Here is the link to his website: http://www.bronzeblocks.com/
Larks
07-04-2009, 11:14 PM
Welcome to the forum Craig, you'll find there a few H28 owners here. Can you post us a few pic's of yours.
Also, if you haven't already caught on, you can PM (private message) or email forum members here by clicking on their name and following the drop down list.

cheers
Greg
banjoman
07-05-2009, 02:04 AM
Where is your H28? I have the cheap Japanese:D (Far East 1965) knockoff "Modified" version currently berthed in Richmond.

I also have a few wooden blocks not being used......
banjoman
07-05-2009, 02:07 AM
Can you give me Jays full login name so I can contact him.

Thanks


Jay Greer
Post number two in this thread. Click on his name and it will give you contact options.

He will also answer any questions anywhere on this forum that include "H28" somewhere in the title.:p

And he will do it correctly.:D