Fix traveller
(See some pictures of the old 2007 traveler, i.e., the one on the boat when we got her.)
Matt and Kenn visited Nevermore of March 19 (and almost got trapped like rats - but that is another story!) There are several problems with the traveller.
- The line is severely frayed and needs to be replaced.
- The car gets jammed on the track making it very difficult to move even if all lines are slack. It either needs to be lubed, fixed, or replaced.
- The sheaves in all the blocks are broken. The blocks need to be replaced.
- The padeyes at either end of the traveller have sharp edges and they are abrading the line. They should be replaced.
- The metal cam cleats at either end of the traveller are abrading the line when it is dragged over them. They should be replaced with less destructive cleats. (Note: mwall disagrees with tyoung on this issue).
- The dodger interferes with movement of the traveller car when it is folded down. If the traveller rail can be moved forward half an inch, this would help a lot.
- The dodger limits the angle at which the traveller line can be pulled through the cam cleats. This makes it difficult to get the line engaged in the cleat. Larger cleats, perhaps mounted at a different angle, would help this.
Nov 27
Tartan sells an upgrade kit - $1,000 w/o sheet. Do we have budget for this? I'm (Kenn Sovie) willing to head this up if we want to go this route.
From their website (https://www.tartanparts.com/product/product.aspx?UID=81dbe48f-6c43-48c4-a21a-33fcf6d105d2) Traveller upgrade, Harken T37C This is a complete kit direct from Harken. Featuring a high beam track with cleating control ends, this kit will improve your boats performance and appearance! Click to enlarge
Model #: 2001365
Stock Status: Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery Temp Shipping: 50
