[C38] mainsheet traveler.

[Robert Miller]

I replaced the original one with a Garhauer.  Nice thing was the factory is
a 30 minute drive from my home so I could work with the technician to make
sure it was going to fit.  Love it.  Going down to the club this weekend and
will take pictures.

 

Bob Miller

#113 "Bolero" in San Diego

From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Launie
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:30 AM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: Re: [C38] mainsheet traveler.

 

Ken,
    Sorry for the late reply - I have been busy. The best penetrating oil we
have found is called Kroil - if that does not break it free - violence is
next. We finally replaced our entire traveler with a new Harken traveler and
absolutely love it. I will not be at the boat until wed but will take photos
and send them. Our traveler bolts were electrolitically welded when we took
delivery of the  boat, six months or so after manufacture. I made the
mistake of letting that stop me from replacing the traveler then. I did
install Harken adjustable genoa tracks then and love those too.
    We used the Harken high bridge track. At first we were stumped because
it is not recommended for an unsupported span the size of ours. I picked up
a bar of T6061 aluminum, 1/2 inch thick by 2  inches wide and placed that
under the traveler. We then used 10 bolts to connect the two - 3 at each end
for the Harken bridge sections and four spaced across - leaving the center
16 inches open to clear the hatch. Worked fine. Since the 10 holes had to be
precise - we had them drilled in a machine shop.
    The big drama came when we pulled off the huge teak blocks at each end
of the old traveler. We were shocked to find that they had been attached by
3 8 inch old 1/4 inch bolts each. The factory had taken 2 -  4 inch bolts
and welded them together. We kept them and are using them for paint
stirrers. 
    The crew loves the new traveler since we can easily move it under a
load.   Joe Launie/Macavity

Kenneth M. Sutto wrote: 

Thanks Steve. I'll try all the methods sent and let all know what worked.
Ken
 

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Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:18:52 -0700
From: SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com
To: listserve at catalina38.org
Subject: Re: [C38] mainsheet traveler.

liguid wrench sprayed in overnight for a few days and then heat to the
track, slight tapping and wiggling with vice grips should do the trick.  

 

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From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org on behalf of Kenneth M. Sutto
Sent: Fri 4/9/2010 1:55 PM
To: Organization - listserve at catalina38
Subject: [C38] mainsheet traveler.

Here's my problem. The pully wheels on my traveler cars are broken. There
are two on each car and are stacked one on top of the other. At the end of
the traveler track on each side is a stainless pin through the track
stopping the car from going off. On top of the pin and end of the track is a
hard rubber cap which I pried off. I cannot remove the pins to get the cars
off. I have tried just about everything I know. I am thinking of using heat
on the pin then tapping them out with vice grips and a hammer. Any
suggestions?
I would send photos but something is wrong with my computer.


Help!!
        Ken Sutto          "Sundancer"

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