Sean,

I have Lewmar Ocean 1 ball bearing genoa cars and a Harken traveler.  In my
opinion, the Harken is superior.  Harken does make a high beam variable
spacing traveler track (Harken R32HB) which may fit your application.
Harken tends to be a "bit" more pricey, however.  Here's a link to Touche's
traveler setup:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsX0dGcEV2Mm1QNUE

It has a 4:1 endless traveler sheet which passes through bulkhead mounted
swivel cam cleats.  It can be operated easily from forward or aft of the
traveler.

While I don't have experience with Garhauer travelers, many on the list
speak highly of them.  I have other Garhauer items on my boat and am
positively impressed with them.  I have also had Garhauer make custom items
for both my boat and clients boats.  Good stuff.

A traveler that operates well is, in my opinion, a safety item.  Many
port/starboard collisions are partially to blame because a traveler would
not drop quickly or a mainsheet would not release easily.  The port boat
was not able to turn down due to being extremely powered up.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Sean Richardson via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Certainly seems Garhauer is the way to go Rick. What was the turnaround
> time like on your order?
>
>
>
> The Lewmar looks like it could be a quick “off the shelf” solution though.
>
>
>
> PS. The old pin stop is a PIA
>
>
> Sean
>
> C&C 27 MKIII
>
> LYNX
>
> On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 2:08 PM, Rick Brass via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Call Guido at Garhauer. He made the traveler for my 38 with a tall track
>> and the car sized to fit the well in the bridge deck. The hole spacing was
>> made to match the pattern of the OEM traveler track. The length was custom
>> for the boat. The turning blocks and cleats for the 6:1 adjuster lines were
>> angled to allow adjusting from the helm when single handing.
>>
>> No extra charge for all the custom work.
>>
>> And it probably cost less than half the cost of the Lewmar traveler.
>>
>> Rick Brass
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Jul 11, 2017, at 10:11, Sean Richardson via CnC-List <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Sylvain,
>>
>>
>>
>> I’m looking to upgrade the original pin stop traveler on my 27 mkIII. How
>> well did the Lewmar fit down in the original track recess and does it clear
>> the cockpit lockers on either side no problem? Would you happen to have any
>> pictures?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sean
>>
>> C&C 27 MKIII
>>
>> LYNX
>>
>> On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 7:37 PM, Sylvain Laplante via CnC-List <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi, you may also want to take a look at Lewmar, their #1 model is fine
>>> on my 27 ( up to 36 feet supposedly), it runs on Torlon bearings an
>>> requires no drilling. Price was 400 can$ 3 years ago.
>>> Sylvain
>>> C&C 27 mkIII
>>>
>>>
>>> Envoyé de mon iPhone
>>>
>>> Le 2 mai 2017 à 07:58, Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>>> a écrit :
>>>
>>> I had a Harken.  Garhauer is 1/3 the price.
>>>
>>> Joel
>>> On Tue, May 2, 2017 at 12:30 AM Jim Watts via CnC-List <
>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Harken Big Boat Traveler system, if you have a spare G-note or two
>>>> lying in between the cushions on your couch. The original Schaefer stuff is
>>>> obsolete at best, and not worth repairing.
>>>>
>>>> Jim Watts
>>>> Paradigm Shift
>>>> C&C 35 Mk III
>>>> Victoria, BC
>>>>
>>>> On 1 May 2017 at 19:10, Jean-Guy Nadeau via CnC-List <
>>>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> My track slide is very difficult to move. The wheels are worn and do
>>>>> not turn easily any more. Has anyone found a suitable replacement system 
>>>>> or
>>>>> parts to repair the existing system?
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers, J-G
>>>>>
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