Jason, There is a problem with the msogphotosite right now, my thumbnails will not expand. Here is a better photo of my traveler. I used parts I had on hand from other projects, except for the traveler track itself and the ball bearing car. These are Harken brand, normally expensive but I found a deal on eBay. The cam cleat fair leads are from Nautos-USA.com . I originally mounted them vertically but ended up removing them and turning them to a better angle for where I normally sit. I also mounted them on wooden wedges for easier clearing. Jerry recommends 2:1 purchase but I used 3:1 cuz I’m getting old. The control line tails are tied together so that a flick of the wrist will release the leeward line while pulling the windward one. On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 4:59 PM Jason Leckie <leckie.jas@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Dave,
Ah right, I think the original boom connection lines up with the forward position on my boat also. I would think that the previous owner also may have not liked having the traveller there also and the reason for removing it.
Much better sail control having it though I would imagine. (Still a great sailing boat even without it)
Thank you,
On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 2:51 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Jason:
Jerry first installed the travelers at the companionway - best location actually. The mounting location slowly moved aft through the years to about mid-cockpit as folks complained it interfered with getting in/out of the cockpit.
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On Wed, Oct 12, 2022, 14:28 Jason Leckie <leckie.jas@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you Sean!
I saw old screw holes almost at my companionway on the cockpit floor thinking the track may have been mounted there but yours looks to be almost mid cockpit. (Maybe there has been more than one designed layout over the years?)
Thanks Again!
On Wed, Oct 12, 2022 at 1:36 PM sailhavasu via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
Hi Jason. Mine had the original setup in it when I go it. Here’s a couple of photos.
On Oct 12, 2022, at 12:46 PM, Jason Leckie <leckie.jas@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi All,
Would someone be able to send me a picture of their main sail traveller system? The previous owner of my boat removed it so that the lower block on my main sheet is attached at fixed point in middle of the cockpit. It works fine but it would be nice to bring it back to the original design of the boat which most of you likely have.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Jason Leckie
Kuma M17 Hull #340 1980
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