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Alma:
That is sweet! My original mainsheet broke at the joint where the mainsheet and cam attach to the traveler car. It happened on a calm day while motoring. I saw the boom swing to port and WT...
Then I realized the mainsheet hardware had parted! The day before we were on a spirited sail in the ocean and it seemed fine! That's good Karma for sure.
The attachment point is a stainless steel pin about the size of an 8-32 screw! It's spooky.
I really like that Garhauler setup. They make nice gear and their customer service is fantastic.
Dolce_Vita:
Beautiful result! And I like the "port & stbd" red/green lines! Nice touch.
The whole unit looks solid & bulletproof. Hope the sea trials go well.
Now that Garhauler has done one for a 323, what are the chances that they retained the measurements and could roll out additional ones on order without requiring the original track to work from?
Vantage:
--- Quote from: Dolce_Vita on April 27, 2014, 10:51:08 PM ---Beautiful result! And I like the "port & stbd" red/green lines! Nice touch.
The whole unit looks solid & bulletproof. Hope the sea trials go well.
Now that Garhauler has done one for a 323, what are the chances that they retained the measurements and could roll out additional ones on order without requiring the original track to work from?
--- End quote ---
I was able to order the exact same set up from Garhauer based on Selene's order. It took them a day to find the specs. I ordered traveller/track system, new main sheet system, boom vang, e-z Glide Adjustable Genoa system and swivel jammer, and bunch more hardware.
I ordered about 2 1/2 weeks ago.
Craig
selene:
The mainsheet system will be interesting. FYI the model I ordered was the MT-2CT-TP.
The traveller car is a tight fit in the recess - I rather held my breath (even though I had measured it half a dozen times), but it does fit with a bit over 1/8" clearance on each side. Incidentally, I asked that the track be extended by 4" on each side compared to the original. After the useful post from Dolce Vita on the original setup, I realised that the gap between the track and the cockpit sides was no longer necessary, and I wanted as long a run as possible, while still leaving a 1" gap for drainage.
I also ordered the 40-2 2-speed vang block for the mainsheet. Perhaps that will be a folly, we'll see; it does offer more mechanical advantage than the original, but has the added complexity of two lines to get used to. I may also want to add a sprint to help the bottom block "stand up" - we'll see.
When I recover from wallet shock (I also had to replace the Schaefer furler lower bearing, and am making my own "blade" foresail!!) I also have the Garhauer rigid boom vang on the list...
Darn that adjustable genoa system looks sweet. It would mean I could adjust the jib car without standing in the water (it gets windy here in summertime) :-)
Paul
Dave:
That looks very nice and much more functional.
Has anyone researched moving the traveler and main sheet to the cabin top? I would like to eventually enclose the cabin and would prefer to have all of it out of the cabin.
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