John, I replaced the one on my 29-2 with a custom designed traveler from Garhauer and was really pleased with it. I'll send you some pictures when I get to my other computer. I would be interested in knowing which Harken system Ian used because I worked with Harken and carefully measured all of their traveler cars and I could not find one that would fit in the slot on our boats, unless you built it way up to sit proud of the deck.
Pat On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 3:03 PM, <johnr...@aol.com> wrote: > Ian: > I would very much like to see your set up, as well. Not at all pleased > with the present traveler system on my 29-2. > > John McLaughlin > "Falcon" > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ian Matthew <ian.matthew....@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Thu, Mar 14, 2013 2:15 pm > Subject: Re: Stus-List mainsheet blocks for 29' > > Tim, > > I'll try and visit my boat this lunchtime and I'll take some photos for > you. I replaced the original traveller track with a harken track and car > (making sure I bought the compatible both hole pitch rather than the new > one - I bought it from Mauri Pro and it fitted the old holes perfectly) > > I have a double sheet system with a trim setup - you'll see in the > photos. This allows me to flatten the main really hard - very important in > sailing San Francisco Bay. > > Ian > > > On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, tim wrote: > >> Hi,**** >> ** ** >> I’m in the process of replacing the traveler, mainsheet blocks on my >> 29’. Think I still have original equipment and is in the cockpit. Can >> others provide me with types of blocks they use or recommendations? I >> viewed the Harken site, with recommendation a 6:1 triple block system >> (hexratchet at the base). A local sailmaker stated these fail quite often >> and have a lot of friction due to the twist. He recommended a 5:1 system. >> **** >> ** ** >> Can others provide suggested setups? Look forward to guidance.**** >> ** ** >> Thanks,**** >> ** ** >> Tim Welsh**** >> Sly Fox**** >> Mallets Bay, VT**** >> 29’ MK1 (1976)**** >> > > > -- > Ian Matthew > "Siento el Viento" C&C 29 mk 1 > San Francisco Bay > Sent from my iPad using Gmail Mobile > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo > Albumhttp://www.cncphotoalbum.comcnc-l...@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > >
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