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Danilo Fabbroni Guide to Standing and Running Rigging: RIGGING
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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.
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Boat |
Mid-
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Big
Boat |
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HARKEN PART NUMBER |
| 2:1 Cam on Car |
| A-Traveler |
2734 |
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— |
| B-Track |
2720
2721 |
— |
| C-Eyestrap |
073 |
— |
— |
| 3:1 Windward Sheeting |
| A-Traveler |
2744
2745
2746 |
— |
— |
| B-End Control |
2740 |
— |
— |
| C-Track |
2720
2721 |
— |
— |
| 6:1 Windward Sheeting |
| A-Traveler |
— |
1635
1636 |
3176
3177
3178
3179 |
| B-End Control |
— |
1631 |
3168 |
| C-Track |
— |
1616 |
3154
3156 |
| 2:1 Remote Cleat |
| A-Traveler |
2728
2736 |
— |
— |
| B-Eyestrap |
137
073
201
282 |
— |
— |
| C-Track |
2720
2721 |
— |
— |
| D-Cam Cleat |
150
365 |
— |
— |
| Standard 3:1 |
| A-Traveler |
2730
2731
2735 |
1624
1625 |
— |
| B-Control Block |
348
351 |
348
2650 |
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| C-End Control |
2743 |
1633 |
— |
| D-Track |
2720
2721 |
1616
1618 |
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| Standard 4:1 |
| A-Traveler |
2726
2727
2730
2731 |
1624
1625 |
3163
3165 |
| B-Control Block |
084
342
127
2638 |
1515
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1515
1799
1845 |
| C-End Control |
2743 |
1633 |
3170 |
| D-Track |
2720
2721 |
1616
1618
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3154
3156
3162 |
2:1 with Dedicated Winch
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| A-Traveler |
— |
— |
3074 |
| B-Single |
— |
— |
1950 |
| C-End Control |
— |
— |
3173 |
| D-Winch |
— |
— |
44.2ST |
| E-Track |
— |
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3079 |
| 4:1 Remote Cleat |
| A-Traveler |
2726
2727
2730
2731 |
1624
1625 |
3163
3165 |
| B-Control Block |
084
342
127
2638 |
1515
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1515
1799
1845 |
| C-End Control |
2742 |
1632(2) |
3154 |
| D-Track |
2720
2721 |
1616
1618
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3156
3162 |
E-Cam Cleat |
338
423
150
365 |
150
365 |
150
365 |
| 3:1 Remote Cleat |
| A-Traveler |
2726
2727
2730
2731 |
1624
1625 |
3163
3165 |
| B-Control Block |
083
169
341
2637 |
1514 |
1514
1799 |
| C-Upright Block |
220 |
220
223 |
223
1986 |
| D-Cam Cleat |
338
150
423
365 |
150
365 |
150 |
| E-Track |
2720
2721 |
1616
1618 |
3164
3156
3162
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| Farr® 40 |
| A-Traveler |
— |
— |
3164
3166 |
B-Control Tang |
— |
— |
1512
659 |
C-Track |
— |
— |
3154 |
D-Single |
— |
— |
1950
1958 |
E-Triple |
— |
— |
2605 |
F-Triple |
— |
— |
2604 |
G-Upright Block |
— |
— |
096
222 |
| H-Cam Cleat |
— |
— |
150 |
| I-Padeye |
— |
— |
627 |
| 6:1 Dodger Block |
A-Traveler |
— |
— |
3163
3165 |
B-Control Tang |
— |
— |
1512
659 |
C-Control Block |
— |
— |
2640 |
| D-End Control |
— |
— |
3185
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E-Track |
— |
— |
3156 |
F-Dodger Block |
— |
— |
3171
1985 |
G-Track Riser |
— |
— |
1849 |
H-Halyard Lead Block |
— |
— |
222
1986
1988 |
I-Cam Cleat |
— |
— |
356 |
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2:1 Cam on Car: The cleats are on
adjustable arms so they can be angled to suit your boat. Flush deck boats face
the cleats down the length of the track, while boats with seat backs angle the
cleats aft. |
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3:1 Windward Sheeting & 6:1 Windward Sheeting: A patented
slider mechanism allows cars to be pulled to windward without releasing the
leeward control line. When the boat tacks, the cars stays in place and can be
pulled to the new windward side, again without releasing the leeward control
line. |
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2:1 Remote Cleat: Popular on flush deck
boats like the J/24 where the crew sits outboard of the traveler. |
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3:1 Standard: A system with cleats
on the track is popular on boats under 35' (10.67 m). |
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4:1 Standard: The most popular
system on moderately sized cruising and racing boats is a 4:1 tackle with the
control blocks and cleats mounted on the track ends. |
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2:1 with Dedicated Winch: Install this system on big boats when winches are used to adjust the traveler. |
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| 4:1 Remote Cleat: If the traveler is mounted ahead of the companionway, place the cleats at the aft edge of the cabin house. |
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3:1 Remote Cleat: On boats where the
crew sits on the coaming above the traveler, the control lines lead up the
cockpit sides to a cleat. |
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Farr® 40: Many modern race boats
clean up the deck by running the traveler tackle below. Popular on boats like
the Farr 40, this system has a 6:1 purchase exiting at a central control pod
forward of the wheel or tiller. From here, the mainsheet trimmer can easily
adjust the traveler from where he is seated. |
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6:1 Dodger Block: This system can be
used with a dodger. Triple control blocks are designed for 6:1 traveler
controls. |
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