[C320-list] Garhauer Genoa EZ Glide Track System

[Chris Burti]

First attempt was to install a shock cord to put pull-back tension on the
cars, but the cord did not weather well and I ended up tying the tail to
the car as Pat suggested.

Chris Burti
Farmville, NC



On Thu, Nov 2, 2023 at 7:18 AM ptormey 4square.net via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> I use the existing line's tail and simply tie it to the car.
>
> Pat
> Pat Tormey
> s/v Blues Skies
> Newport RI
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> Ian Neale via C320-list
> Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2023 12:06 AM
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> Cc: Ian Neale <kiwineales at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Garhauer Genoa EZ Glide Track System
>
> Hi,
>
> I have just purchased the Garhauer EZ Glide Genoa Track system from
> Catalina.
>
> While for the most part  the installation looks very straight forward, I
> am wondering if in addition to the line/pulley system to move the car
> forward do you also need a line to pull the car back to the stern of the
> boat, or does the Genoa sheet bring the car back when the the line to move
> the car forward is released?
>
> If you do need a line to move the car back how did you rig this,
> specifically where did you mount a fairlead/rope guide ahead of a cam cleat
> to secure the line?
>
> Thanks in advance, Ian Neale.
>
> Solutions, Hull 1122.
>
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>