Snatch Block

[michaeld]

I recently acquired a snatch block that is way too big for Imagine. Can anyone identify or confirm the make? From what I have found, it appears to be a Merriman product. Photos attached. Thanks.

[Orion Jim]

That appears to be the Merriman trident logo on the snap shackle.

[nuku34]

yeah, that's a big one! Was worth about US$300+ new. I used one for 100lb fisherman anchor retrieval off the bowsprit of my Joshua ketch. I'd hang on to it, could come in handy in an emergency.

[jmh2002]

Remember that snatch blocks are much weaker for their size due to the opening design.

As nuku34 mentioned, if you are really out cruising it might be useful for emergency use, storm use, unusual situations, etc, etc.

If you're just a coastal sailor, marina hopping, etc, then maybe not.