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S&S Swan Maintenance - WiBo Blocks
10 May 2008 - 16:50
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pkneale
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WiBo Blocks
I need a few WiBo blocks for my Swan 53 - 1990 vintage.  Does anyone have information where these may be purchased?  Thanks, Peter.
10 May 2008 - 21:06
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matteosalamon
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Dear Peter,
what are WiBo blocks?
Matteo (38/067 Only You)
10 May 2008 - 22:09
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pkneale
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They are used all over the boat to control lines for the boom, traveller, running rigging, halyards, etc.  The name on the blocks, both single and double swivel and stand up units is Wibo, Finland.  Model number 68500.  I am assuming they were Nautor standard in 1990 when the boat was manufactured.  Hope that helps.  I will take pictures when on the boat next in about 2 weeks.  Thanks, Peter.
10 May 2008 - 22:16
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matteosalamon
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OK, waiting for the pics, maybe I can help (hope so)
Fair wind!
Matteo (38/067 Only You)
21 May 2008 - 15:46
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pkneale
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Here's the picture of the standing block.  I am also looking for some single blocks with shackle.  Thanks. 

23 May 2008 - 09:58
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The Professor
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Dear Peter

Wibo blocks are available from spareparts@nautors-swan.com.

Pls specify type and sheave size, pictures appreciated.

Matteo, also the black halyard leadblocks you removed came from the same source, a small metal shop in the Pietarsaari area, although they did not have the Wibo label, and the side plates are shaped differently

Kind regards

Lars
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