Jonathan,
One of the dangers of asking for info/advice/opinions on this list is you may
get a response you don't want to hear.
Whenever I don't go first rate and buy a premium system, I end up being
dissatisfied and wishing I'd spent the extra $$.
My opinion, buy a whole adjustable ball bearing genoa car system including
track. New tracks won't cost but a fraction of the whole system. The newer
systems don't use T-track. T-tracks don't handle the loads as well as the
newer tracks.
Years ago, I bought the Lewmar Ocean 1 genoa car system because I was trying to
save a few $$$. I bought the pin stop cars. Then I decided I wanted the
adjustable cars so I upgraded. Lewmar's adjustable cars didn't move well under
load even though they were ball bearing cars. So....when Lewmar brought out
some "new, improved" ball bearing cars I upgraded....again. They're much
better but still don't move like Harken cars. Overall, I've probably spent
more than the Harken system. :(
So....try to save $$$ and fall short of being satisfied OR open the wallet and
get a system that works really well and brings you joy. Your choice. Your
needs and budget may be different than mine.
If I had it to over, I'd open the wallet and buy the Harken system even if I
had to wait another year or two.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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> From: Indigo <ind...@thethomsons.us>
>To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>Sent: Friday, October 5, 2012 3:42 PM
>Subject: Stus-List Converting Pin-stop Genoa Cars to adjustable
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>I was wondering if anyone had found a way to convert the
Merriman genoa cars on the C&C 35MK III (or similar) so they are fully
adjustable. I believe the track is 1 ¼ inch “T” track. I have
looked at Garhauer’s EZ Glide, and that is a possibility, but a little
pricey – looks like the set up I would need will come in at close to $800
before control lines. I wonder if there are alternatives – particularly ones
that do not involve replacing the track!
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>Jonathan
>Indigo – 35Mk III – on the hard in Milford CT
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