[C320-list] Genoa Cars

[Bruce Heyman]

Gary,
You've gotten lots of answers already but I thought I'd weigh in with some
changes that we made this year that really made it simpler.

Instead of using cam cleats that came with the setup from Garhauer we
installed spinlock cam cleats on the side of the cabin just in front of the
cockpit.  We find it much easier to trim and adjust the cars this way.  We
also added a bungee from each car to the rear turning block to the forward
end of the track.  For most setting this allows the car to rapidly return
and overcome all of the block friction.

Line length: 35'
Return bungee: 8.3'

Bruce Heyman
Somerset #671 SoCal

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Subject: [C320-list] Genoa Cars

I managed to pick up the adjustable Garhauer Genoa car hardware at the
Strictly Sail show but with the boat 10 hrs north under her snow blanket,
can someone tell me how long the line should be so I can order and have
ready before I head north for spring prep?  I am not sure of the length of
the Genoa track. 

Thanks,
Gary Magnuson 
Time A Weigh C320 # 205