Harken 18 mm T2 Soft-Attach Block 2698

The Harken 18mm T2™ Soft-Attach Fly Block 2698 is an ultra-lightweight, high-strength sailing block designed for modern high-performance rigging systems. Weighing just 7.2 grams, it delivers exceptional load capacity, low friction performance, and versatile soft-attachment mounting for foiling dinghies, skiffs, beach cats, and Grand Prix racing yachts.

The Harken 18mm T2™ Soft-Attach Fly Block 2698 is engineered for sailors seeking maximum strength with minimal weight. Part of Harken’s advanced Fly Block range, this compact block is designed specifically for modern high-tech line systems where weight reduction and aerodynamic efficiency are critical performance advantages.

Despite weighing only 7.2 grams, the 2698 delivers remarkable strength and reliability through a carefully engineered construction featuring composite fiber-reinforced sideplates, stainless steel ball bearings, an integrated stainless steel inner race, and a stainless steel rivet. This combination provides exceptional durability and smooth operation while maintaining an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio.

The soft-attach design allows the block to be tied, spliced, or lashed directly into rigging systems using the supplied Spectra® line. This versatile mounting method reduces hardware weight, minimises bulk, and allows sailors to position the block precisely where it is needed.

Designed specifically for high-performance applications, the 18mm Fly Block excels in lightweight control systems such as downhauls, outhauls, vang cascades, backstay purchases, and other fine-tune controls. Its compact profile and low aerodynamic drag make it particularly popular on foiling dinghies, skiffs, beach catamarans, sportboats, and Grand Prix racing yachts.

With a maximum working load of 125kg and a breaking load of 450kg, the Harken 2698 provides impressive load handling capability for such a compact and lightweight block, making it an ideal choice for modern performance sailing systems.

Key Features

• Ultra-lightweight Fly Block design
• Weighs only 7.2 grams
• T2™ soft-attach mounting system
• Composite fiber-reinforced sideplates
• Stainless steel ball bearings
• Integrated stainless steel inner race and rivet
• Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
• Low-profile, low-aero design
• Designed for modern high-tech sailing lines
• Includes Spectra® soft-attach line
• Smooth, low-friction operation
• Ideal for performance and foiling applications

Ideal For

• Foiling dinghies
• Skiffs
• Beach catamarans
• Sportboats
• Grand Prix racing yachts
• Downhaul systems
• Outhaul systems
• Vang cascades
• Backstay systems
• Lightweight control lines
• High-performance rigging applications

Technical Specifications

• Model: 2698
• Block Type: T2™ Soft-Attach Fly Block
• Sheave Diameter: 18mm
• Length: 28mm
• Weight: 7.2g
• Maximum Line Diameter: 5mm
• Maximum Working Load: 125kg
• Breaking Load: 450kg
• Bearings: Stainless Steel Ball Bearings
• Sideplates: Composite Fiber-Reinforced
• Attachment: Spectra® Soft-Attach Line Included

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