O'Day 34 Traveler upgrade?

[chrisbare]

I have a 1981 O'Day 34, and the traveler only allows you to make adjustments when there is no load on the main sail. It basically has 2 stop blocks that you have to move by hand, so it can't be done if the car is pressing against it.
Has anyone upgraded this system to a more advanced traveler with pulleys?
I'm curious how it worked and how you routed the lines. I have only 1 smallish winch on the cabin top, It seems like I'd need one on each side for the traveler lines.

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Chris

 

[Stu Jackson]

You don't use or need the winches for the traveler control lines. The winches are generally on the cabintop for halyards and the mainsheet.

Check out Garhauer, they have a very nice 6:1 traveler assembly and will work with you to route lines and modify the cars to suit your boat, i.e., like for your dodger.

Give them a call after you check out their website. They are very helpful, and most likely know a lot about your boat, things you may not have thought of.