Has anyone upgraded the traveller system on a H30?

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Fred G

I have had my 1981 H30 since December 2000. Overall, I like the boat, and it is a much better performer than the last boat I had (Westerly 26). However, I do not like the traveler and the main sheet pully that is mounted on the cabin top. My problem with the traveler is that the jam cleats that it has (I assume the entire rig is original, it looks it!) do not lend themselves to fast, smooth tacking. I would think cam cleats would do a better job, but I am open to suggestions. Also, the main sheet pulley on the cabin top, port side. It seems to me that this pully hinders starboard tack performance, as it limits how far to starboard I can get the boom. Has anyone installed a better system? Does anyone have pictures they can post? I am looking for ideas and suggestions for a better rig. Thanks!
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Lots of good ones.

Fred: The early H'30's had the traveler in the cockpit. It was not a very good system either. We had something similar on our '85 H'31. We replaced the entire system with a Harken and could not be happier. As you know Harken stuff is a little overpriced like many of the manufacturers. You may want to look at Garhauer Marine. This is the stuff that Catalina uses for OEM and their prices are reasonable (for boat stuff). They will work with you to make sure that you are getting the correct purchase too. You can find Garhauer at www.garhauermarine.com (I just ordered 5 block from them this evening.)
 
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Rick Warner

Garhauer traveller for H30

Imy to cross Lake Michigan in all kinds of conditions. One installed a Garhauer traveller on my 1981 H30, "Tense Moments" as well as a Garhauer vang with a 4 to 1 purchase. The system is first rate and has allowed me to cross Lake Michigan in all kinds of conditions. One additional thought: I sent the original track to Garhauer and they matched the curve of the track and the bolt pattern. I made for a quick and professional installation. The people at Garhauer were very good to work with.
 
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