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Traveler Systems

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.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	2734	—	—
B	Track	2720	—	—
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.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	2745 2746	1635 1636	— —
B	End Control	2740	1631	—
C	Track	2720	R27	—

4:1 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.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	—	1635	3177
B	End Control	—	1631	3168
C	Track	—	R27	R32

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.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	2728	—	—
B	Eyestrap	137	—	—
C	Track	2720	—	—
D	Cam cleat	150	—	—

Standard 3:1

This system, with cleats on the track, is used on boats under 10.7 m (35 ft).

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	2731	T2731B	T3231B
B	Control block	348	—	—
C	End control	2743	E2756	E3256
D	Track	2720	R27	R32

Standard 4:1

This 4:1 system is used on moderately-sized cruising and racing boats. Control blocks and cleats mount on track ends.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	2727	T2742B	T3242B
B	Control block	342	—	—
C	End control	2743	E2756	E3256
D	Track	2720	R27	R32

2:1 with Dedicated Winch

Install this system on big boats when winches are used to adjust the traveler.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	—	—	T3222B.HL
B	End control	—	—	E3230.HL
C	Winch	—	—	46.2STA
D	Track	—	—	R32

4:1 remote cleat

If the traveler is mounted ahead of the companionway, place the cleats at the aft-edge of the cabin house.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	2727	T2742B	T3242B
B	Control block	342	—	—
C	End control	2742	E2750	E3250
D	Track	2720	R27	R32
E	Cam cleat	150	150 / 365	150

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.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	2727	T2703B	T3203B
B	Control block	341	2637	2601
C	Upright block	220	220	223
D	Cam cleat	150	150 / 365	150
E	Track	2720	R27	R32

Underdeck Traveler Control

Racing boats often keep decks clean by running the traveler tackle belowdeck. 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.

Farr is a registered trademark of Bruce K Farr.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler	—	—	T3203B.HL
B	Track	—	—	R32
C	Single	—	—	3215
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.

DiagramRef.	Description	Small Boat Part No.	Midrange Part No.	Big Boat Part No.
A	Traveler			T3242B
B	End control			E3250HB
C	Track			R32HB
D	Track riser			1849
E	Halyard lead block			1986
F	Cam cleat			458