[C320-list] Garhauer Genoa EZ Glide Track System

[Ian Neale]

Thanks all for your answers, I will tie the tail of the line as suggested. 

 Cheers, Ian. 

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> On 3/11/2023, at 6:54 AM, Chris Burti via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> 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-----
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>> Ian Neale via C320-list
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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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