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Re: Traveler set-up, again
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09/02/08 10:17 PM
09/02/08 10:17 PM
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 27 Amelia Island, FL, USA
Skimmer
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Skimmer has had the Harken windward sheeting system for 8 years, I think. It's nice for racing and makes cruising a breeze.
We have adjustable jib cars too.
The end caps shatter after about 2 years and you loose all the ball bearings. Just lost another on Saturday. Fortunately it was after winning an offshore race!
Graeme Nichol Skimmer OBYC
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Re: Traveler set-up, again
[Re: Skimmer]
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10/14/10 09:21 PM
10/14/10 09:21 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,234 Newport and Naples
Cap'n Vic
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Newport and Naples
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After 25 years with a 3:1 original dog traveller on 505 I mickey moused it up to a 5:1 and rerouted it so that I can better handle it from behind the traveller. Also followed Bill's advice on endless loop ... that seems to cut a bit a line off the rerope. Running it to the back rest yields advantage that it gives a couple of additional feet of adjustment for curving the main. The double cheek blocks are from Shaeffer via Defender. other blocks are whatever I had handy. Original 3:1 Looking aft Mickey moused 5:1 Looking forward Tacked on blocks Routed line in hopes it will keep out of slot.
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Re: Traveler set-up, again
[Re: mango madness]
#10395
10/21/10 01:21 PM
10/21/10 01:21 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 93 PNW
lakesailor
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If you are looking for an easy and cost effective way to add an end stop to your traveler I would recommend the following_. http://www.rwo-marine.com/products/productdetail.php?code=R1913Use something like an RWO #1913 it is technically called a "rope stopper" basically all you need to do is insert a ¼ x ¾ or ½" flathead stainless screw inside of the recessed open end of the rope stopper with a stainless steel washer_.you can basically drill and tap the screw to fit where you would like it on your traveler track and voila it is installed. The beauty of this system is that you can install it or remove it without having to through bolt it (thus it is easy to remove the car for servicing/cleaning) and they are aesthetically pleasing, because they are round they don't catch things and they are basically indestructible and use UV stable plastic. I have used these for years on my own and customers boats without issue.
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Re: Traveler set-up, again
[Re: mango madness]
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11/04/10 08:40 PM
11/04/10 08:40 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 42 Seattle, WA
gmo
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Senior Member
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Seattle, WA
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If you're just going to replace the sheaves, I recommend getting them from this guy: http://www.zephyrwerks.com/He did my halyard sheaves, and I'm very satisfied. Plus you can avoid having to deal with rig-rite.
Grady Morgan Slingshot - Hull #112
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