1981 H22 Traveler

[JaiExplorer]

I am the proud new owner of a 1981 H22.

When I picked her up there were a couple of things to work on (as expected). The traveler car has a busted piece that I would like to replace without replacing the car or upgrading the track.

I believe her to be hull #1 so I feel obligated to replace as little as I possibly can so as to retain her originality. Unfortunately, I'm a little new to this so I'm seeking advice.

I've included some pictures. Thanks.

 

[isaksp00]

I'm not at all familiar with that hardware; hopefully someone who has seen it or knows the manufacturer will chime in.

If you can't get a replacement part, can you tell if the broken piece was originally a single casting, maybe aluminum? I see one screw and what looks like a hole for a missing screw. If you remove the track (probably a good idea to rebed it anyway) and remove the car, do the two end pieces unscrew from the center rod? If so, maybe a shop can weld in where the gap is, and you could redrill the hole for what looks like a shackle attachment.

 

[Ed Schenck]

That track and car are identical to the one on my 1979 H37C. Rig-rite was, and possibly still is, a source. I can't find a matching car but if you send that picture to them maybe they can identify it.
http://www.rigrite.com/A-Main/traveller_M.html

 

[inarathree]

It looks like the Nicro-Fico travelers on the rigrite.com page. I will try to see if there is any more information I can pick up for you. I might be able to swing by the boat at lunch, if not I will be out there this weekend.

I have an '84 H22 so if there are any pics or info from what I have just let me know.

 

[solosail]

NF 599 Traveller Cars & Car PartsStandard 4-wheel Traveller Car: NF 583:
Standard Traveller Car for NF 599/600 X-Track is constructed of high-tensile, anodized aluminum alloy forgings, with a SS center shaft. Car rides on black Delrin wheels and features a pivoting shackle attachment with a 3/16" Clevis Pin. Screws included for use with NF 659 Control blocks. Car is 2 5/8" long with a maximum width of 2 1/8", and has an ultimate tensile strength of 2500 lbs..

 

[solosail]

I spoke to rig-rite today they are out of stock untill sometime this winter, they were not able to give me a price but the last time they sold this it went for about $200 hope that helps you.

 

[JaiExplorer]

Thanks, everyone. That is some great information.

Btw, the screw actually isn't missing - I removed it and hadn't replaced it prior to the picture.

 

[Merlin Clark]

If the outer diameter of the center pin matches and the space width allows, one of these heavt SS slide might work as a stop gap until you get the part you want: http://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?9031/Top+Slide+with+Bolt+&+Top+Cap