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 Traveler Use Chart (PDF) 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.
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.
A	Traveler	2744 2745 2746	1635 1636
B	End Control	2740	1631
C	Track	2720 2721	1616 1618

4:1 Windward Sheeting

Diagram Ref.	Description	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	1635 1636	3176 3178 3177 3179
B	End Control	1631	3168
C	Track	1616 1618	3154 3156

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.
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.
A	Traveler	2730 2731 2735	1624 1625
B	Control block	348 351	348 2650
C	End control	2743	1633
D	Track	2720 2721	1616 1618

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	1624 1625	3163 3165 3160 3161
B	Control block	084 342 127 2638	1515	1515 1799 1845
C	End control	2743	1633	3170
D	Track	2720 2721	1616 1618	3154 3156 3162

2:1 with Dedicated Winch

Install this system on big boats when winches are used to adjust the traveler.

Diagram Ref.	Description	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	3074
B	Single	1950
C	End control	3173
D	Winch	B44.2ST
E	Track	3079

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	1624 1625	3163 3165 3160 3161
B	Control block	084 342 127 2638	1515	1515 1799 1845
C	End control	2742	1632	3169
D	Track	2720 2721	1616 1618	3154 3156 3162
E	Cam cleat	338 423 150 365	150 365	150 365

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	1624 1625	3163 3165 3160 3161
B	Control block	083 169 341 2637	1514	1514 1799
C	Upright block	220	220 223	223 1986
D	Cam cleat	338 423 150 365	150 365	150
E	Track	2720 2721	1616 1618	3154 3156 3162

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	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	3166
B	Control tang	659 1512
C	Track	3154
D	Single	1950 1958
E	Triple	2605
F	Triple	2604
G	Upright block	222
H	Cam cleat	150
I	Padeye	627

6:1 Dodger Block

This system works well with a dodger. Triple control blocks give the traveler a 6:1 purchase.

Diagram Ref.	Description	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	3163 3165
B	Control tang	659 1512
C	Control block	2640
D	End control	3185
E	Track	3156
F	Dodger block	1985 3171
G	Track riser	1849
H	Halyard lead bock	222 1986 1988
I	Cam cleat	356

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