Traveler on 371
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Topic: Traveler on 371
Posted By: 371 Hull # 120
Subject: Traveler on 371
Date Posted: 19 August 2013 at 23:48
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I have a 2002 Hanse 371 with the traveler mounted on the coachroof. It has always been very difficult to move the traveler to windward in a breeze of about 15 knots or greater. There does not appear to by enough purchase and the traveler supplied on the boat does not have state of the art ball bearings and such, so a decent bit of friction. Has anyone figured out a good way to modify it improve use or has anyone swapped out with something else that worked well?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Jon
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Posted By: iemand
Date Posted: 20 August 2013 at 07:26
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I saw a 371 with a traveller in the cockpit which worked very well. Less forces and I think also a wider angle. BR Thomas ------------- Hanse 312 MJ 2004 - Hanse 370e MJ 2007 |
Posted By: Doug
Date Posted: 20 August 2013 at 11:51
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I replaced mine with a Garhauer heavy duty traveler. It works wonderfully now. The Lewmar (original equipment) traveler was dysfunctional from the beginning and only got worse over time. Replacement is a winter time project, as you'll need to ship your current traveler to Garhauer for them to drill the mounting holes. My new Garhauer was a perfect fit, installed easily, and now allows me to use the traveler the way it's supposed to be used. BTW, Garhauer makes a first class traveler for less money than Harken or Lewmar. ------------- "Red Sky" 2008 Hanse 370, #465, Doug Anderson, Deltaville, VA, USA |
Posted By: Peter-Blake
Date Posted: 20 August 2013 at 12:09
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Do you have a foto of it?
------------- Blake 370 
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Posted By: Doug
Date Posted: 20 August 2013 at 15:23
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I'll take a photo this weekend when I'm at the boat. ------------- "Red Sky" 2008 Hanse 370, #465, Doug Anderson, Deltaville, VA, USA |
Posted By: Peter-Blake
Date Posted: 20 August 2013 at 15:32
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thx
------------- Blake 370
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Posted By: 371 Hull # 120
Date Posted: 20 August 2013 at 23:57
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Doug: Did you use the original track or did you replace that as well?
My original equipment uses Pfeiffer Marine hardware.
Jon
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Posted By: Doug
Date Posted: 21 August 2013 at 00:21
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My original track was a Lewmar. I replaced the track, the car and the fiddle block with Garhauer equipment. EVERYTHING works better now. I'll take a photo or two this weekend and I'll try to find the Garhauer item numbers & prices, which I'll post. ------------- "Red Sky" 2008 Hanse 370, #465, Doug Anderson, Deltaville, VA, USA |
Posted By: Doug
Date Posted: 25 August 2013 at 22:15
BP - The Garhauer traveler I have is model no. MT UB2 ($595 US$) There is another model that might work, MT 2TP ($425 US$), but given the size of the 370 mainsail, and the loads, I opted for the heavy-duty model. The fiddle block is model 40-01 ($63 US$, and it can handle a heavy air accidental gybe, unlike the original equipment Lewmar which totally blew apart. BTW, if you opt for the Garhauer traveler, you have the option of cleats for the lines (the lines come with the unit) or a turning block. As you will see, I opted for the cleats. Hope the photos help.  ------------- "Red Sky" 2008 Hanse 370, #465, Doug Anderson, Deltaville, VA, USA |
Posted By: 371 Hull # 120
Date Posted: 27 August 2013 at 00:11
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Doug: Thanks for sending the pics. Looks good.
Do you have enough purchase on it where you can relatively easily move the car to windward in 15-20 knots of wind? On the Pfeiffer unit that with my boat, it is almost impossible to move the car in heavy air.
I see you are based on Deltaville. I too am Chesapeake based, in Galesville. If you ever come north, let me know.
Jon
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Posted By: Doug
Date Posted: 27 August 2013 at 01:11
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The Garhauer traveler is flawless, seriously. Used it extensively last weekend in our Smith Point race, winds gusting above 20 kts. We were constantly adjusting it to either point better or to ease the loads on the helm, as required. BTW, Red Sky finished first in the non-spin fleet! Hope you'll get down our way sometime. We need to plan a Hanse sailing event. In addition to my 370 we have a 415 now. ------------- "Red Sky" 2008 Hanse 370, #465, Doug Anderson, Deltaville, VA, USA |