Yes I know that, but I was just wondering if people have 100% leak free
installation from the holes used to install the tracks for life of boat.
Point is maybe it could be a good time to take the tracks off, clean things
up and reinstall complete with new cars…I know don’t fix what ain’t broke,
especially if it’s a hard fix

 

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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
sam.c.sal...@gmail.com
Sent: January 20, 2014 3:49 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car system for C&C 38

 

You don’t install the tracks.

Use the existing tracks and use the new cars on the old tracks.

(my tracks are 1977 - I assume - and they still don't leak!)

 

sam :-)

 

From: dwight <mailto:dwight...@gmail.com> 
Sent: ‎Monday‎, ‎January‎ ‎20‎, ‎2014 ‎12‎:‎42‎ ‎PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com

 

So do most people get away with installing these tracks and never have
leaks.  With all the associated holes through the deck it would be very
fortunate to never experience leaking and with the liners in C&C boats that
leaking can be well hidden.

 

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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick
Brass
Sent: January 20, 2014 3:15 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Adjustable genoa car system for C&C 38

 

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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