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<br>I have had lots of gear fail on boats but that was because it was either over loaded or poorly maitenanced.
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<br>I would suggest calling Harken and relaying to them more specifics and I think you will find that either the gear was simply worn out from decades of use or it is being improperly used.
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<br>MM<br><br>Mark Michaelsen
<br>Sailing Pro Shop
<br>(800) 354-7245