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.
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	E2720
C	Track	2720 2721	R27 R27HB

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	E2730	E3230
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.
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	348 351
C	End control	2743	E2746	E3246
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	E2746	E3246
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	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	T3222B.HL
C	End control	E3230.HL 3173
D	Winch	46.2ST
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	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	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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