Wise advice. Thank you  Part of my problem is that I cannot find strong
stainless split rings that will go through the holes of my pins in the cars
to allow them to be adjusted easily. So if I could find a source for the
correct size and strength split rings I could put off on investing in the
adjustable cars for a year or so!

 

Jonathan

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From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C.
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 5:19 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Converting Pin-stop Genoa Cars to adjustable

 

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

 

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!

 

Jonathan

Indigo – 35Mk III – on the hard in Milford CT

 

 

 


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