Traveler controls must be powerful enough to move the car easily under load and lead to a position where crew can conveniently operate them. Smaller boats usually position controls so the helmsman can make adjustments. Larger boats position controls for the mainsheet trimmer.

Standard 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)

*Refer to Ordering Travelers Chart for in-depth specifications by boat type.

2:1 Cam on Car This system features cleats on adjustable arms that can be angled. On flush deck boats face cleats down the length of the track. On boats with seat backs angle the cleats forward or aft. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler 2734     B Track 2720 2721      C Eyestrap 073

3:1 Windward Sheeting The windward sheeting traveler lets crew pull the car above the centerline without releasing the leeward control line. Tack and the car stays in the same position, ready to be pulled to the new windward side. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler 2744 2745 2746 1635 1636   B End Control 2740 1631   C Track 2720 2721  R27 R27HB

4:1 Windward Sheeting The windward sheeting traveler lets crew pull the car above the centerline without releasing the leeward control line. Tack and the car stays in the same position, ready to be pulled to the new windward side. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler   1635 1636 3176 3178 3177 3179 B End Control   1631 3168 3173 C Track   R27 R27HB  R32 R23HB

2:1 Remote Cleat Use this 2:1system on flush deck boats like the J/24 where crew sit outboard of the traveler and loads are nearly vertical. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler 2728 2736     B Eyestrap 137     C Track 2720 2721      D Cam cleat 150 365

Standard 3:1 This system, with cleats on the track, is used on boats under 35 ft (10.7 m). Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler 2730 2731 2735 T2731B T2731B.HL T3231B T3231B.HL B Control block 348 2146     C End control 2743 E2756 E3256 D Track 2720 2721  R27 R27HB  R32 R32HB

Standard 4:1 This 4:1 system is used on moderately-sized cruising and racing boats. Control blocks and cleats mount on track ends. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler 2726 2727 2730 2731 T2741B T2741B.HL T2742B T2742B.HL T3241B T3241B.HL T3242B T3242B.HL B Control block 084 342 127 2638     C End control 2743 E2756 E3256 D Track 2720 2721  R27 R27HB  R32 R32HB

2:1 with Dedicated Winch Install this system on big boats when winches are used to adjust the traveler. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler     T3222B.HL C End control     E3230.HL 3173 D Winch     46.2STA 46.2STC E Track     R32 R32HB

4:1 remote cleat If the traveler is mounted ahead of the companionway, place the cleats at the aft-edge of the cabin house. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler 2726 2727 2730 2731 T2741B T2741B.HL T2742B T2742B.HL T3241B T3241B.HL T3242B T3242B.HL B Control block 084 342 127 2638     C End control 2742 E2750 E3250   D Track 2720 2721  R27 R27HB  R32 R32HB   E Cam cleat 468 471 150 365 150 365 150 280

3:1 Remote Cleat When the crew sits above the traveler, lead control lines up the cockpit sides to a convenient cleat on the coaming. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler 2726 2727 2730 2731 T2703B T2703B.HL T3203B T3203B.HL   B Control block 083 169 341 2637 2637 2601 C Upright block 220 220 223 223 1986 D Cam cleat 468 471 150 365 150 365 150 E Track 2720 2721  R27 R27HB  R32 R32HB

Under Deck Traveler Control Racing boats often keep decks clean by running the traveler tackle below deck. This system has a 6:1 purchase that exits at a central control pod forward of the wheel or tiller, which allows the mainsheet trimmer to easily adjust the traveler. Popular on boats like the Farr® 40. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler     T3203B.HL B Track     R32 R23HB  C Single     1950 1958 D Triple     2605 E Triple     2604 F Upright block     222 G Cam cleat     150 H Padeye     627

4:1 Dodger This system works well with a dodger. Diagram Ref. Description Small Boat Part No. Midrange Part No. Big Boat Part No. A Traveler     T3242B T3242B.HL B End control     E3250HB C Track     R32HB  D Track riser     1849 E Halyard lead block     222 1986 1988 F Cam cleat     458 280

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