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