[C320-list] Removing Traveler

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Jim , on Nauti Clew hull169 I did not need to remove the traveler. The frame around the hatch 
unscrewed and slid  under the traveler and so did the hatch.
Michael
> 
> From: JimC320 at aol.com
> Date: 2006/04/14 Fri PM 05:08:31 EDT
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Removing Traveler
> 
> Has anyone had sucess in removing the traveler track. I tried to take it  off 
> several years ago to replace the line organizers with a newer version so  
> that alll the sheves would turn freely. At that time I had no luck in geting the  
> 4 main bolts loose ( the ones that go thru the deck) to be able to remove it. 
> So  I gave up and haven't tried since.
>  
> Well, It seems my plexiglass (1995 Hull) sliding hatch wanted me to try  
> again, so it decided to crack. Now I need to get the traveler track off so I can  
> remove the other cover which is under it, in order to replace the hatch.
>  
> Any sugesstions would be appreciated. For those who did get it off what  size 
> sledge hammer did it take 5 or 10 Lbs.
>  
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Jim MIlls
> Elusive 2, 209
>  
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