[C320-list] Traveler woes

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Scott
One of the of the best upgrades I made. 
I used to have similar issue on my 94 hull #30. Over 10 years ago I called Garhauer told them I had an original set up and they knew what I needed. 
It is a kit they put together it also increase the purchase from like 3:1 to5:1if I remember correctly.   It replaces the traveler/block the two end control blocks and line.     You will keep your original track.
Depending on your current set up you may have to cut off the current mounting brackets where cam cleats are located on end control blocks.  I had to do that on mine and a friends 36.
If your around Annapolis you are welcome to take a look at mine.  
Tony
Hull 30  
Chica Caliente 

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Thompson <surprise at thompson87.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Sent: Sat, Jun 13, 2020 9:15 am
Subject: [C320-list] Traveler woes

The traveler on my boat gives me grief. If I allow even a little slack the lines jam. I’ve replaced the lines and tried different diameters with no improvement. Plus the bearings run rough and there is no good way to flush them out. The other day I was sailing with a reef and 20+ knots apparent and the damned thing jammed during a tack so that I could not ease the traveler below centerline. 

I’m wondering about a replacement or upgrade.  I vaguely recall a past discussion about Garhauer changing the design. I have no idea whether I have the new or old version. Does anyone have useful advice for taming this situation? How do I tell which one I have?

Scott Thompson
Surprise #653, 1999