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genoa lead car systems

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. Pinstop and adjustable 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)

2:1 Slider

Some prefer the simplicity of T-Track lead cars. Use the 1997 as a pinstop car. Use the 1998 T-track car with a 2:1 adjuster system.

Genoa 2:1 Slider System
 
Diagram
Ref.
Description Small Boat
Part No.
Midrange
Part No.
Big Boat
Part No.
A Lead Car 1997
1998
1997
1998
B154CM
B1875AM
B1873CM
B1873AM
B155CM
B1876AM
B Footblock 2644 2606 1548
2606
C Track 1835
3086
3087
1835
3086
3087
3087
B206
1835
3086
D Cam Cleat 150 150 150
E Footblock 2606 1548
1963
6091
1963
1972
6092
F Control Block 1844 1844  

Pinstop Slider

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

Genoa Pinstop Slider System
 
Diagram
Ref.
Description Small Boat
Part No.
Midrange
Part No.
Big Boat
Part No.
A Lead Car 1613 1663 1995
1996
B Footblock 1548 1548
1963
1972
6091
6092
C Track   1617 3155

Tandem 4:1

Two cars placed on a long track allow the new sheet to be set and the car correctly positioned before sail changes. A cable or line joins the cars.

Genoa Tandem 4:1 System
 
Diagram
Ref.
Description Small Boat
Part No.
Midrange
Part No.
Big Boat
Part No.
A Lead Car 249 1537 554
587
1873
1874
B Control Block 342
2638
1515 1799
C End Control 2742 1632 3169
3174
D Track 2720 1616 3154
3162
E Footblock 2644 2606 2606
F Footblock 2606 1963 1972
G Cam Cleat 150 150 150
H Footblock 350 350 350

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.

Genoa Multi-Track System
 
Diagram
Ref.
Description Small Boat
Part No.
Midrange
Part No.
Big Boat
Part No.
A Lead Car 1613
1663
1613
1663
1995
1996
B Track 1617 1617 3155
C Lead Car 249 1537 587
D Control Block 2638 1515 1799
E End Control 2742 1632 3169
3174
F Track 2720 1616 3154
3162
G Footblock 350 2606 2606
H Footblock 2606 1963 1972
I Cam Cleat 150 150 150
J Footblock 350 350 350

Barbarhauler

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

Genoa Barbarhauler System
 
Diagram
Ref.
Description Small Boat
Part No.
Midrange
Part No.
Big Boat
Part No.
A Lead Car 249 1537 554
587
B Track 2720 1616 3154

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).

Genoa Beachcat Jib Controls System
 
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 Footblock 350
2644
2644
2606
D Cam Cleat 338
150
338
150