Narrow high load sheaves in mastheads improve sail handling, speed sail changes, and allow the use of smaller , lighter halyard winches.
Used in steering systems, these sheaves return "feel" to wheel-steered boats.
These sheaves combine sideload-carrying balls with a Teflon® composite bushing for radial loads.
• High-load bearing system
• Narrow width
• Lightening holes
• Installation requires clamping or securing the inner race
• Made of 6061-T6 aluminum