HERRESHOFF YACHT FITTINGS, LLC.
Wooden Shell Herreshoff Pulley
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For strength,
low friction and ease of handling, the blocks of Herreshoff Yacht Fittings
(HYF) provide the authenticity,
beauty, and function of Nat Herreshoff’s
genius. The only alterations are of fabric, not
form. Modern high strength stainless steel is employed replacing mild
steel. Modern sheaves with enhanced bearing materials or alternatively
state-of-the-art roller/ball bearing sheaves are employed. Thus, friction
is reduced to enhance handling of important rigging components such as
backstays and sheets or for other purposes, thus serving to benefit
performance and improve safety.
More specifically, following the HMCo. construction
utilizing eastern white ash shells (cheeks), bronze sheaves, steel pins
and galvanized steel straps (bindings), HYF incorporates the following in
its pulley blocks: High quality white ash, still readily available
replicates the original shapes accurately. Stainless steel metal parts are
formed into the original configurations with suitable analysis and proof
of strength. Visible straps and pins are polished, bead blasted, or powder
coated to suit the preference of customers. The original pin positioning
medallions are replaced by polished bronze medallions bearing the H logo
of Herreshoff Yacht Fittings,
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