traveler blues

[grommet]

Hi all,I recently purchased an Islander 36 which is in need of a new traveler or at least some repairs. The traveler is located at mid-boom and the track is bent mid-span. Although I am planning to race in the future, I see this as a safety issue and not a performance issue. I am afraid that the car will very shortly "jump the track" while under load and would like to repair/fix the traveler sooner rather than later. I am not sure if I can simply replace the track or if the entire traveler system needs to be replaced (age of traveler unknown). I would like a system that I can grow into once I start racing and am looking for parts/kits from Lewmar, Harken, Shaefer etc. Do any of you have any experience with replacing travelers? Any suggestions regarding brands, systems etc. are greatly appreciated.-grommet

 

[Don Guillette]

Grommet: Do your self a favor and contact Garhauer Marine in Upland, Ca. (WWW.Garhauermarine.com). Ask for Guido or Mark and tell them Don Gillette told you to call. They will solve your problem. The track you have is history. You'll be much happier - and safer - with a replacement

 

[nvonstaden]

I Like Harken's

I helped install a harken with their towers at eache end...their cars are great with any number of ways to set em up ...grab a new catloge...Harken at your local West store...it show them in detail....

 

[grommet]

traveler blues cont'd.

Thanks all for the great responses.-grommet

 

[Kevin B]

Garhauer

Don's right, check out Garhauer. I just finished installing a Garhauer traveler. Do an archive search here and you will see a lot of positive comments. You get twice the traveler at half the cost when compared to Harken.Kevin