I have a 2000 Beneteau 311 and would like to upgrade the original traveler. It takes a huge amount of muscle to pull the car to windward while underway and most of my crew can't do it. Friction is high in the system and with mid-boom sheeting there is a large load on the car. I cleaned everything up thoroughly last year and replaced the lines and that helped a little. Nothing looks particularly worn. Lewmar has an expensive replacement kit, but I think I really just need to upgrade the car and the end blocks. Has anyone upgraded this traveler and how did it turn out?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Thanks in advance for your help!