Upgrade the look of your small wooden boat without sacrificing any performance!

Few small objects evoke the era of square rigged wooden ships as much as a traditional block. These small rope stropped blocks are suited to the sort of small open boats with traditional rigs that can be sailed when the winds are fair, and rowed when the wind dies down or safety dictates caution.

Wood is locally sourced ash. The shells have received 7 coats of varnish. Rope grommets are Hempex for an authentic feel but to provide many years of trouble free service. Seizings are of tarred seine twine. Brass thimbles are made in house of solid brass. Sheaves are Harken 29mm Bullet Sheaves to ensure stellar performance.

From the final shaping of the shells, to the varnishing, making of the rope grommets, thimbles and seizing, a lot of love and traditional marlinspike skills go into making each one of these. With the occasional fresh coat of varnish these will provide many years of service.

These are made with a 5/8” thimble and strop of 6mm line.

These are sized for line up to 5/16” diameter.

Approximate dimensions: 3-3/4” by 1-1/2” by 1-1/4”