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Hood moves into blocks
01 Dec 2002
The contract to replace the sails on the 145ft superyacht Be Happy specified integral, lightweight, free running clew blocks, able to take the immense loads found on inmast furling mainsails.
So Hood MD John Channon called in three separate companies to resolve the technical developments needed.
Independent Composites of Bristol created the initial design and loading brief, which was then engineered by High Modulus of Hamble. The data thus created allowed the Bristol company to manufacture the units developing outstanding strength to weight characteristics.
The final, and critical part of the project was to choose a sheave that would handle the loads.
This was achieved by Marineware whose range of Italian Antal extra light high strength resin sheaves fitted the bill.
The result is a range of composite blocks suitable for a range of craft, including Open 60's and other high-tech cruising and racing yachts.
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