I should note that I'm also a fan of Garhauer. Guido helped customize my genoa cars to fit on my Merriman track, also at no additional charge.
Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2017, at 2:23 PM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Garhauer both used a “high” track and drilled a custom hole pattern when they > made the traveler for my 38 mk2. The first was to get clearance for the > traveler car in the channel on the bridgedeck, the second was to match the > hole pattern in the bridgedeck and backing plate that was used for the old > 70s vintage traveler. They also made custom turning blocks and cam cleats to > facilitate trimming the traveler from behind the helm when single handing. > And, BTW, the custom work was NC. > > I agree with Joel, you can’t beat Garhauer. Works as well as Harken, and > costs C-notes instead of G-notes. Might be a pound heavier than the Harken – > but then it is a 15000 pound boat, so no biggie. And as cool as a Harken > windward sheeting car is, that car alone costs more than my entire Garhauer > traveler; and for that much, I can manage to release the leeward line when > tacking. > > Rick Brass > Washington, NC > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Matthew L. > Wolford via CnC-List > Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 9:16 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Matthew L. Wolford <wolf...@erie.net> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Traveler for C&C 35 Mk II > > I replaced the traveler on my 42 with a Schaefer traveler and am very happy > with it. The track and car are robust, and the operation is smooth. If > lining up old holes is an issue, you can call Schaefer and purchase a length > of anodized track that has not been drilled (I did this for the baby stay > track on my previous boat). I took the old track and the replacement track > to a local machine shop, and for a nominal fee had the new track cut and > drilled to fit perfectly. > > From: john sandford via CnC-List > Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 8:55 AM > To: 'Jean-Guy Nadeau' ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: john sandford > Subject: Re: Stus-List Traveler for C&C 35 Mk II > > Hi J-G > I am in the middle of replacing my traveller, car, etc. > The boat came with a Kenyon track 1-1/4, and car with 4 rollers w. SS balls. > End controls gave it a 3:1 ratio. > Moving it was like driving over a bunch of potholes, with all the tires flat. > Found a Harken 32mm track with 4” centres drilled, same as the Kenyon. > The Harken track uses 5/16” FH screws, the Kenyon ¼”. So I have tapped out > the holes to suit. > Also 4:1 HL Car, and ESP End controls. > The original track was sitting in a 4” x 1-3/4 Aluminium channel, that > unfortunately was not wide enough for the new car. > I have a strip of EDPE (?) anyway, white plastic 2” x 1” thick, that will go > under the new track, and gives the height needed for clearance. > Also moving the cam cleats to the cabin top either side of the companionway. > Should be done in a week or so. ( I had better be, im launching today.) > Rgds > John > Landfall 38 > > > > > From: Jean-Guy Nadeau [mailto:jgnad...@hotmail.com] > Sent: May-01-17 11:10 PM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List Traveler for C&C 35 Mk II > > My track slide is very difficult to move. The wheels are worn and do not turn > easily any more. Has anyone found a suitable replacement system or parts to > repair the existing system? > > Cheers, J-G > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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