I "upgraded" the traveler on my '73 C&C 25 Mk1 a few years back. The car didn't move freely, and neither did the pin stops. I agree, you need the ability to quickly drop the traveler.
The C&C 25 Mk 1 has a curved track mounted on top of the transom, at an angle so the tension on the car is perpendicular to the track (end of boom sheeting). Even though I salvaged a track from another boat to use as a pattern for a custom replacement track, replacing the track wasn't really an option. Access to the back side of the mounting bolts is nonexistent. (Adding a stern rail to my boat was bad enough.) I believe the track and car on my boat are Fico. I was able to find a used car on Ebay, not great, but better than what I had. I added small blocks to the top of the car, and clam cleats at the sides of the cockpit. It was a significant improvement and cost me less than $50. And it doesn't preclude me from upgrading to something modern in the future. I'm curious if anyone else with a C&C 25 Mk 1 has upgraded their traveler? Mark Dartmouth, MA On 1 May 2017 at 19:10, Jean-Guy Nadeau via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto: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 Sent from my iPadOn 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 my27 mkIII. How well did the Lewmar fit down in the original track recess anddoes it clear the cockpit lockers on either side no problem? Would you happen tohave any pictures? ? ? Sean C&C 27 MKIII LYNX
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