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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)

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 G226S G276S
G276S.HL
G326S
B Cheek Block 6106
2606
1548
6106
6091
1548
1963
1972
6091
6092
C Track 2751 R27 R32

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 G226S
G276S
G276S.HL
G326S
B Track 2751 R27 R32
C Lead Car G222B G273B
G273B.HL
G323B
D End Control 2740 E2740 E3240
E3240.HL
E Track 2720 R27 R32
F Foot Block 2606
6106
1548
1963
6091
1972
6092
G Endstop 263 E2700 E3200
H Cheek Block 350
2644
2644
2606
2606
6106
I Cam Cleat 150
365
150 150
280

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 G222B G272B G323B
B End Control 2740 E2730 E3230
E3230.HL
C Track 2720 R27 R32
D Endstop 263 E2700 E3200
E Cheek Block 350
2644
2644
2606
2606
6106
F Cam Cleat 150
365
150 150
280

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 Cheek Block 350
2644
2644
2606
D Cam Cleat 468
150
468
150