Count 1 vote for Schaffer (sp?). Did that on my 1982 C&C32 Neil Andersen FoxFire Rock Hall, MD
Neil Andersen 20691 Jamieson Rd Rock Hall, MD 21661 ________________________________ From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2018 5:06:59 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford Subject: Re: Stus-List Traveler fit? FWIW, the traveler on my previous boat (34) and on my current boat (42) are both mounted in an aluminum traveler bridge near the companionway. I replaced the traveler on the 34 with a Harken, which worked fine (the windward sheeting car is overrated in my view). I also replaced the baby stay car and track on the 34, and wanted something more robust. I decided to go with a Schaefer big boat main traveler (this was at least 15 years ago), but the hole pattern was all wrong. Given the lack of uniformity between holes on the old track, I concluded that C&C must have drilled the baby stay track in place. I contacted Schaefer about this issue, and they sold me an anodized piece of track cut to the length I requested, but without pre-drilled holes so I could match the holes of the old track. Similar to the kind of service that Guido provides at Garhauer. The Schaefer traveler worked very well as a baby stay. I was so impressed by the robust car and smooth operation of the Schaefer traveler that I replaced the main traveler on my 42 with Schaefer. A Schaefer traveler may not be quite as smooth as Harken, but I have no difficulty at all using it and the car is strong. I’m very happy with my choice. I also like that I can call Schaefer and talk to someone if I have any issues. From: Chuck Saur via CnC-List<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2018 11:54 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Chuck Saur<mailto:cssau...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Traveler fit? Hello from frozen Michigan. I am still spending my kids' inheritance on deck hardware. Question for 35-3 owners or others: Has anyone replaced the aging Schaefer main traveler? What advice might you offer...Defender has a sale on Lewmar traveler kits, size 2 which would offer enough capacity for us. But...I am not at the boat, and wonder if the aluminum traveler bridge that houses the current track will allow the change to Lewmar? Appears that the car-mounted cam cleats might be obstructed by the bridge "tray" height in the mid-section. The Lewmar track appears lower in the pictures. Current Schaefer setup has outboard mounted cam cleats. Any advice on replacement traveler selection? PS...Ice fishermen are still driving trucks to shanties on Hessel Bay. Yech. Chuck Saur Morning Sky C$C 35-3 ________________________________ _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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