3868 System C Battcar

Pewaukee, Wisconsin—Harken has upgraded its System C Battcars to feature its popular captive ball bearing (CB) technology. Stainless steel wire guides recirculate ball bearings smoothly and hold them captive when the car is off the track. The System C features free-rolling ball bearings and Hardkote-anodized, one-piece aluminum cars, making it quick and simple to hoist, drop and reef sails in any conditions.

“We are pleased to be able to expand the CB design in order to complete our Battcar line,” said Harken engineer, Ken Lange. “The captive ball feature makes it easy for sailors to load and unload cars during installation and maintenance on larger-sized keelboats.”

Aluminum web-on headboard plates make the system easy for sailmakers to install. The plate is mounted to a dual car to share leech loads during reefing. Intermediate luff cars also use the captive ball bearing configuration. Tracks mount to most masts using a unique slug system that allows drill-free mast-up installation.

System C Battcars fit boats in the 60 to 90ft (18-27m) range. Currently Wild Oats XI, Ocean Leopard 3 and Skandia all use Harken System C Battcars. Cars come with a 12mm or 14mm threaded stud that fit a variety of batten receptacles. To take off the mainsail, push the quick-release button, pull out the captive pin and remove the sail.

Harken, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative sailboat hardware and accessories. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Harken manufactures in the USA and Italy. Their network includes offices in 48 countries, with group offices located in Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Slovenia, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States (Rhode Island, California, and Florida).
*Captive Balls

3867
Headboard car assembly
Length: 18 5/8 in (473 mm)
Width: 3 3/8 in (85 mm)
Weight: 107 oz (2980 g)
Max headboard
thickness: 9/16 in (15 mm)
SWL: 6300 lb (2858 kg)

3868
Battcar/ 12 mm stud
Length: 5 3/8 in (136 mm)
Width: 3 3/8 in (85 mm)
Weight: 29 oz (834 g)
SWL: 2100 lb (953 kg)

3869
Battcar/14 mm stud
Length: 5 3/8 in (136 mm)
Width: 3 3/8 in (85 mm)
Weight: 30 oz (844 g)
SWL: 2100 lb (953 kg)

3870
Battcar/16 mm stud
Length: 5 3/8 in (136 mm)
Width: 3 3/8 in (85 mm)
Weight: 105 oz (2980 g)
SWL: 2100 lb (953 kg)

3871
Intermediate car
Length: 3 3/4 in (96 mm)
Width: 3 3/8 in (85 mm)
Weight: 17 oz (493 g)
SWL: 1530 lb (695 kg)

3872
Universal Battcar
Length: 5 3/8 in (136 mm)
Width: 3 3/8 in (85 mm)
Weight: 24 oz (676 g)
SWL: 2100 lb (953 kg)

3873
Reef Car
Length: 9 1/8 in (231 mm)
Width: 3 3/8 in (85 mm)
Weight: 38 oz (1071 g)
SWL: 3150 lb (1429 kg)

3875
Flat mast groove/pinstop
Track end length: 17 in (432 mm)
Weight: 30 oz (853 g)
Mounting slugs/kit: 5

3876
Web-on headboard plate
Length: 10 9/16 in (268 mm)
Width: 7 15/16 in (201 mm)
Weight: 29 oz (828 g)
Max headboard
thickness: 1/2 in (13 mm)

3877
Web-on headboard plate/square top
Length: 10 3/4 in (273 mm)
Width: 11 1/8 in (282 mm)
Weight: 43 oz (1343 g)
Max headboard
thickness: 1/2 in (13 mm)