I have the setup that is photo #2 on my 38. Guido at Garhauer will machine the cars so they fit on the Merriman H track you have already. No need to convert to more modern T track, with all the hassles of changing.
Among other things, T track has greater spacing between the mounting screws than H track had, so if you remove the H track, you need to over drill and fill all of the holes with epoxy to seal the deck, and then over drill, fill, and drill holes for the new track plus make new aluminum backing plates or modify the existing plate to fit. New track is a real PITA, and the Garhauer ball bearing cars work really well on the H track. Plus Guido did the modified cars for my installation at no extra cost. I would imagine he will do the same for you. I chose car #2 vs. car #3 because it offers a greater range of flexibility when the car is forward and you are broad reaching. Car style #3 is a bigger sheave and it makes it possible to put two sheets through the sheave, thus making sail changes easier. I have roller furling, so change the sheets almost never (at least the ones on the headsail). At $300 per side, these are a real value and a pleasure to use in comparison to the old pin stop cars. If you want to take a poll on the list about the quality, service, and value of the Garhauer hardware in comparison to Harken or other brands, I don't think you will find anyone who has Garhauer stuff to make a bad comment. It is a little heavier than Harken, but costs half as much and is just a functional. And of what consequence is a couple of ounces on a boat that weighs in at close to 15,000 pounds anyway? Rick Brass Imzadi -1976 C&C 38 mk1 la Belle Aurore -1975 C&C 25 mk1 Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Petar Horvatic Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 12:20 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car system for C&C 38 Hi, has anyone looked into getting an adjustable(re-tractable) geona car system for an old style C&C genoa tracks? By adjustable I mean something like this, but components would have to be compatible with the C&C style genoa track.. http://www.southernseasmarine.com.au/image/cache/data/EZ%20Glide-500x500.jpg Petar Horvatic Sundowner 76 C&C 38MkII Newport, RI
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