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Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sailboats

Rig-Rite, Inc.
Phone: (001) 401-739-1140 -- FAX: (001) 401-739-1149
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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.
 

Aluminum Foot Block w/ 2" Plastic Sheave: Gib 2033EX-P:

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.

 

Aluminum Foot Block w/ 2" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2033EX-A:
Cast Aluminum 'Flat Top' Foot Block with 2" Aluminum 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.

 


Aluminum Foot Block w/ 3" Micarta Sheave: Gib 2035EX-M:
Cast Aluminum Foot Block with 3" Micarta Sheave. Unique design allows units to be stacked vertically and nested horizontally. Unit is 4 1/2" long x 3 1/4" wide x 1 9/16" high, and attaches to deck with (3) 5/16" (8mm) FH screws. Suitable for use with up to 5/8" line.

 

Aluminum Foot Block w/ 3" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2035EX:
Cast Aluminum Foot Block with 3" Aluminum Sheave. Unique design allows units to be stacked vertically and nested horizontally. Unit is 4 1/2" long x 3 1/4" wide x 1 9/16" high, and attaches to deck with (3) 5/16" (8mm) FH screws. Suitable for use with up to 5/8" line.

 

 

Aluminum Foot Block w/ 3 3/4" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2036EX:
Cast Aluminum Foot Block with large 3 3/4" OD x 1 3/16" wide Aluminum Sheave. Unit is 6 5/8" long x 4" wide x 1 9/16" high, and attaches to deck with (4) 5/16" (8mm) FH screws. Suitable for use with up to 3/4" line.

 


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.

 

Aluminum Foot Block w/ 3 1/4" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2037X:
Cast Aluminum Foot / Turning Block with 3 1/4" Aluminum Sheave. Unit is 5 1/8" long x 3 3/8" wide x (maximum) 1 1/2" high, and attaches to deck with (3) 5/16" (8mm) FH screws. Suitable for use with up to 9/16" line. Limited availability. *

 

Aluminum Double Foot Block w/ 3 1/4" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2038X:
Cast Aluminum Double Foot / Turning Block with (2) 3 1/4" Aluminum Sheaves. Unit is 5 1/8" long x 3 3/8" wide x (maximum) 2 1/2" high, and attaches to deck with (3) 5/16" (8mm) FH screws. Suitable for use with up to 9/16" line.

 


Aluminum Foot Block w/ 4" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2041X:
Cast Aluminum Foot / Turning Block with 4" Aluminum Sheave. Unit is 6 1/4" long x 4 1/8" wide x (maximum) 1 5/8" high, and attaches to deck with (3) 3/8" (10mm) FH screws. Suitable for use with up to 5/8" line.

 

Aluminum Double Foot Block w/ 4" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2042X:

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.

 

Aluminum 'Snatch' Foot Block w/ 4 3/4" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2043X:
Aluminum Opening 'Snatch' Foot / Turning Block with 4 3/4" Aluminum Sheave. Unit is 7 1/4" long x 4 3/4" wide x (maximum) 2 1/2" high, and attaches to deck with (4) 1/2" Hex Head bolts. Suitable for use with up to 3/4" line.

 

Aluminum Double 'Snatch' Foot Block w/ 4 3/4" Aluminum Sheave: Gib 2044X:
Aluminum Double Opening 'Snatch' Foot / Turning Block with (2) 4 3/4" Aluminum Sheaves. Unit is 7 1/4" long x 4 3/4" wide x (maximum) 4 1/4" high, and attaches to deck with (4) 1/2" Hex Head bolts. Suitable for use with up to 3/4" line.

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