Ordering Travelers & Genoa Lead Cars

1. Determine system size
System size is based on boat type and sail area. Contact Harken for sail areas larger than listed. See explanation of part number system for 27 mm Midrange and 32 mm Big Boat sizes.

2. Select Track and Accessories
High-beam track spans unsupported areas. Metric, English, and variable hole spacing available. Check track specification charts for compatible accessories. For non-CB (captive bearing) Mini-Maxi, Maxi, T-Track, and CRX track see the Harken catalog. For track bending information, see curved track.

3. Choose Car Options
Type: Options include car-mounted sheaves, high-load coupled cars, windward sheeting, and lightweight Loop cars. For genoa lead cars, choose between a pinstop or adjustable system. See traveler systems and genoa systems for common configurations.

Purchase: Cars with car-mounted blocks have purchases from 1:1 to 4:1. Choose cars based on desired purchase.

Mainsheet Block Attachments: Cars offered with stand-up toggles, toggles with ears, shackles, and soft attach options.

4. Select End Controls
Control Block Selection Guides: See purchase selection guide to specify blocks and end controls based on system purchase.

5. Contact
Please contact Harken with questions.

Technical Service email

262-691-3320 phone 7:30-4:30 CST

Mainsail Traveler System Size Selection Dinghies/Light Daysailers
	Monohulls					Multihulls
	Maximum mainsail area					Maximum mainsail area
	End-boom sheeting		Mid-boom sheeting			End-boom sheeting		Mid-boom sheeting
Cars	ft2	m2	ft2	m2		ft2	m2	ft2	m2
13 mm Micro CB	110	10.2	85	8		85	8	70	6.5
22 mm Small Boat CB: standard	125	11.6	100	9.3		100	9.3	80	7.5
22 mm Small Boat CB: high-load	160	14.9	135	12.5		135	12.5	110	10.2
22 mm Small Boat CB: 1250 Series	200	18.6	160	14.9		160	14.9	135	12.5
27 mm Midrange CB: standard	350	32.5	285	26.5		275	25.5	215	20

 

Small Offshore Boats/Heavy Daysailers
	Monohulls					Multihulls
	Maximum mainsail area					Maximum mainsail area
	End-boom sheeting		Mid-boom sheeting			End-boom sheeting		Mid-boom sheeting
Cars	ft2	m2	ft2	m2		ft2	m2	ft2	m2
22 mm Small Boat CB: high-load	150	14	125	11.5		135	12.5	110	10.2
22 mm Small Boat CB: 1250 Series	190	17.5	150	14		160	14.9	125	11.5
27 mm Midrange CB: standard	260	24	215	20		215	20	160	14.9
27 mm Midrange CB: high-load	300	28	240	22		240	22	190	17.5

 

Large Offshore Boats
	Monohulls					Multihulls
	Maximum mainsail area					Maximum mainsail area
	End-boom sheeting		Mid-boom sheeting			End-boom sheeting		Mid-boom sheeting
Cars	ft2	m2	ft2	m2		ft2	m2	ft2	m2
32 mm Big Boat CB: standard	425	39.5	350	32.5		350	32.5	300	28
32 mm Big Boat CB: high-load	550	51	450	42		450	42	350	32.5
32 mm Big Boat CB: 2 stand-up toggles; 32 mm CRX Roller: 3074	575	53.4	500	46.5		500	46.5	425	39.5
32 mm Big Boat CB: 2 T3201Bs joined by 580	700	65	525	49		525	49	450	42
32 mm Big Boat CB: 2 stand-up toggles; 2 T3201B.HL joined by 752	800	74	650	60.5		650	60.5	550	51
42 mm Mini-Maxi: 3068, 32 mm Big Boat CRX Roller: 3075	1100	102	900	83.6		900	83.6	750	69.7
64 mm Maxi: 3070	1400	130	1100	102		1100	102	900	83.6

 

Genoa Lead System Size Selection

The chart below sizes lead cars for the #1, #2, and #3 genoas based on typical loads for these sails. See Block Loading vs Angle of Deflection and Genoa System Loading to size for different deflection angles and wind speeds. See Genoa Lead Car Systems for common configurations.

	Maximum sail area
					32 mm Big Boat
	22 mm Small Boat		27 mm Midrange		Standard		High-load		42 mm Mini-Maxi
Adjustable Genoa Lead Cars	ft2	m2	ft2	m2	ft2	m2	ft2	m2	ft2	m2
#1 & #2 Genoa*	450	41	750	70	1500	139	2700	251	4400	409
#3 Genoa**	175	16	330	31	435	40	650	60	1300	121
*Assumes 155% Genoa/25 knots apparent wind/45° sheet lead angle **Assumes 100% Genoa/40 knots apparent wind/60° sheet lead angle

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