[C320-list] Traveler woes

[Chuck Mueller]

Scott - I had similar issues with my year 2000 boat when I first bought it.
Unless I carefully controlled both sides of the traveler, it would bind.  I
went to a boat show expecting to purchase a new traveler, and the Garhauer
guys told me that they had updated the system, and even offered to update
mine at no cost.  I sent it to them off season, and they sent me back a new
system that works perfectly.  I recommend that you call them and describe
your symptoms.  Great people, great service, and excellent products.  Just
be careful when you remove the traveler car as bearings can go everywhere.
Chuck Mueller
Northwind 676
Holland, MI


Message: 7
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:31:07 -0400
From: Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Traveller woes
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 ?On my most recent sail trips the mainsheet traveller has been nothing 
but trouble going upwind. It's hard to move under load (makes a lot of 
noise) and the lines are constantly binding. the latter is not a new 
problem.

Upon close inspection it seems like I may have two problems. First some 
of the sheaves on the port side are not turning freely as if the 
bearings are dirty or worn. Second, the control lines themselves seem to 
bind between the sheaves and the stainless posts that are supposed to 
keep them in place. I'm thinking of downsizing the line from the 
recommended 5/16 to 1/4 to see if it helps with the latter problem.

Has anyone else had these issues, and successfully solved them?

BTW, my boat is a 1999 model. I recall a discussion long ago about 
traveller upgrades since Garhauer apparently came out with a new model 
at some point. but I have no idea if I have the old or new model. How 
can I tell which is which?

Scott

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Scott Thompson
Surprise, #653