Wichard 25mm Pivoting Stanchion Single Block

The Wichard 25mm Stanchion Single Pivoting Block is a pivoting sheave block intended to lead a furling control line along a stanchion. It uses stainless steel cheeks around a composite sheave. The block is specified for a 25 mm stanchion. The rotating sheave is 25 mm in diameter.

A pivoting attachment lets the block align with the direction of the furling line. Wichard lists 8 to 10 mm compatible rope size for this model. The design is suited to dinghy and stanchion-mounted furling-line arrangements.

Wichard specifies a marine working load of 610 lb. The published breaking load is 880 lb. The block is about 95 mm long, 53 mm wide, and 21 mm thick. Browse more sailing hardware for related deck and rigging equipment.

• Pivoting stanchion-mounted line block
• Composite sheave between stainless cheeks
• Specified for 8–10 mm sailing rope
• 25 mm sheave for furling-line guidance