Genoa lead cars allow sailors to change the sheeting angle of the genoa so the sail has a more efficient shape. Not only for racers, people with furling genoas need adjustable leads when genoas are partially furled. Cars are available in both T-track and ball bearing configurations.

Typical Boat Length:
Small Boat: 22' - 28' (6.7 - 8.5 m)
Midrange: 29' - 34' (8.8 - 10.4 m)
Big Boat: 35' - 42' (10.7 - 12.8 m)

Pinstop Slider A pinstop slider car on ball bearing track is recommended for cruising boats that might upgrade to adjustable ball bearing cars.

Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Lead Car G226S G276S G276S.HL G326S B Cheek Block 6106 2606 1548 6106 6091 1548 1963 1972 6091 6092 C Track 2751  R27  R32

Multi-Track Use an adjustable car for the #1 and #2 genoas. Use a pinstop car for the #3 and #4 jibs. Adjust the forward car with a pinstop slider or T-Track car.

Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Lead Car G226S G276S G276S.HL G326S B Track 2751 R27 R32 C Lead Car G222B G273B G273B.HL G323B D End Control 2740 E2750 E3250 E3250.HL E Track 2720  R27  R32  F Foot Block 2606 6106 1548 1963 6091 1972 6092 G Endstop E2200 E2700 E3200 H Cheek Block 350 2644 2644 2606 2606 6106 I Cam Cleat 150 365 150 150 280

Barbarhauler Use this low-profile system on racing boats with non overlapping jibs like the Farr® 40 and One Design 35. An inhaul is used to control slot size.

Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Lead Car G222B G2227B G272B G2727B G323B G3237B B End Control 2740 E2730 E3230 E3230.HL C Track 2720  R27  R32  D Endstop E2200 E2700 E3200 E Cheek Block 350 2644 2644 2606 2606 6106 F Cam Cleat 150 365 150 150 280

Beachcat Jib Controls This jib traveler is used to haul the jib sheet block outboard for slot adjustment on Multihulls up to 21 ft (6.4 m).

Diagram Ref. Description 8' - 14' (2.4 - 4.3 m) 15' - 21' 4.6 - 6.4 m) A Single 348 2636 B Single 2611 2628 C Cheek Block 350 2644 2644 2606 D Cam Cleat 468 150 468 150

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