Please note this block is Shop Soiled. It is functioning perfectly however it is slightly sun bleached.  Midrange Hexaratchet blocks grip loaded sheets, yet allow sailors to ease and trim quickly and with complete control. A switch on the side engages and disengages the ratchet mechanism. Sheave Ø (mm) 76 mm Sheave Ø (in) 3 in Length (mm) 216 mm Length (in) 8 1/2 in Weight (g) 751 g Weight (oz) 26.5 oz Shackle pin Ø (mm) 8 mm Shackle pin Ø (in) 5/16 in Maximum line Ø (mm) 14 mm Maximum line Ø (in) 9/16 in Maximum working load (kg) 816 kg Maximum working load (lb) 1800 lb Breaking load (kg) 2268 kg Breaking load (lb) 5000 lb Turns clockwise