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Use Mid-Range fiddle blocks to build simple three and four part purchases for one-designs to large offshore boats. Their large sheavelsmall sheave configuration prevents line chafe and ensures a low friction tackle.

Mid-Range fiddles with Hexaratchets have an on/off switch to disengage the ratchet in light air. Mid-Range fiddles with cams include the tough 280 Cam-Matic which reverses for up or down release. Cam arms are adjustable.

Use for:

Spinnaker sheets

1566	Removable becket Hardkote anodized aluminum ratchet sheave Adjustable cam arms Reversible cam cleats Three-way head system

1559

1560

1564

1565

Part No.	Description	Sheave				Length		Weight		Max line		Shackle pin		Safe working load		Breaking strength		Use with
		Large		Small
		in	mm	in	mm	in	mm	oz	g	in	mm	in	mm	Ib	kfl	Ib	kg
1559	Fiddle	3	76	2	51	81/2	216	17	482	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	1541 for 3:
1560	Fiddle/becket	3	76	2	51	91/2	241	18	510	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	1559 for 4:
1564	Fiddle/280 Cam-Matic®/becket	3	76	2	51	91/2	241	241/2	695	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	1559 for 4:
1565	Fiddle/ratchet/280 Cam-Matic®	3	76	2	51	81/2	216	261/2	751	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	1541 for 3:
1566	Fiddle/ratchet/280Cam-Matic®/becket	3	76	2	51	91/2	241	271/2	780	9/16	14	5/16	8	1800	816	5000	2268	1559 for 4:

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