Main sail traveller

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ja_greyscale

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May 2, 2014
13
Any ideas on how to improve this old system? I hardly use this because either the screws get stock or they are too loose and suddenly they slide! Would like to keep the rail and maybe just add a better way of adjusting?
 
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winslowbuoy

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Jan 31, 2009
122
I kept the original track and mainsheet attachment. I mounted a turning block at each end of the track and then fitted a small (6mm) braided line from the end round the mainsheet slide back to the turning block and then the same at the other end . A jamming cleat was mounted on the side of the cross beam in the centre. I simply pull the mainsheet slider to where I want it and jam the line in the cleat to hold it there. There is surprisingly little friction in the system.

The big advantage was I didn’t have to buy any track or fittings. The bits and pieces were all off dinghys that I have owned in the past. I even made the jamming cleat out of a bit of teak I had laying about.

Mike



From: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 23 October 2014 02:08
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
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I did a 2:1 harkin with hark in rail mounted on top of existing bronze track. Wish I had put a small plastic sheet between as I think the aluminum and bronze argue.

"jesper@... [AlbinVega]" <AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com> wrote:



Photo here:
 
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Vega1447

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Oct 19, 2019
921
Albin Vega 27 Limerick
I also bought and installed a Harkin 2-1 main sheet traveller system.
I removed the original bronze track.

Fitting the new track involved *very* careful measurement..

I also fitted turning blocks to the car - making the system 4-1. Works very well.

John V1447 BreakawayOn 22/10/14 21:16,
jesper@... [AlbinVega] wrote:
 
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ja_greyscale

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May 2, 2014
13
Hi Mike, sounds like your solution fits my budget. Do you have a photo of the system? I am interested in how you mounted the turning blocks and also the shape of the jamming cleat. Guess its a 2way cleat somehow. Br Jesper
 
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pjacobs55

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Oct 30, 2019
1,459
I modified the original setup, keeping track and slide, with some turning blocks and cam cleats. The line is continuous, so can be released and operated from either side. I found putting some dry lubricant on the track really helps lower the effort required. I have a Picassa Album HERE with some photos showing the setup. It worked well, although a new track with a new roller bearing car would be $uperior Peter.
 
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gurkin42

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Dec 16, 2011
77
Have a look at my Photos of Albion we have the traveler on the after coming. It works great in all conditions. Cheers John
 
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winslowbuoy

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Jan 31, 2009
122
Hi Jesper sorry for the delay , took photos yesterday. See attached. Hope they help

Mike



From: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 23 October 2014 20:36
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AlbinVega] Re: Main sail traveller





Hi Mike, sounds like your solution fits my budget. Do you have a photo of the system? I am interested in how you mounted the turning blocks and also the shape of the jamming cleat. Guess its a 2way cleat somehow. Br Jesper
 
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stevebirch2002

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Nov 8, 2001
1,818
Hi Mike

Doubt if the attached photos would be visible on
the Yahoo Group email. You have to add the photos to the Files Section or email
directly to Jesper. Please copy me in with the photos as well so I can add them
to the VAGB archive.

Cheers

Steve B
From: 'mike freeman'
mikeandv@... [AlbinVega]
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:31 PM
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [AlbinVega] Re: Main sail traveller


Hi Jesper sorry for the delay , took photos yesterday. See attached. Hope
they helpMike From: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
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mounted the turning blocks and also the shape of the jamming cleat. Guess its a
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