Traveler and Main Sheet Block upgrade

[glennd3]

I was able to install the traveler today. The hardest part of the install was removing the large screw/bolt, I had 2 different, from the traveler bar that hold the 2 large end brackets. Impact screwdriver was a must. I still need to get longer lines. I have to install the mainsheet blocks but it was cold and windy.  Also garhauer treated the screws with some "chapstick".
Some Pictures.

[waughoo]

Looks really nice!!  The chapstick garhauer uses is likely Tefgel.  Mine had that on it as well.

[wingman]

I was able to install the traveler today. The hardest part of the install was removing the large screw/bolt, I had 2 different, from the traveler bar that hold the 2 large end brackets. Impact screwdriver was a must. I still need to get longer lines. I have to install the mainsheet blocks but it was cold and windy.  Also garhauer treated the screws with some "chapstick".
Some Pictures.

Glennd3: New traveller looks great! I got new mainsheet blocks from GH and plan to install sometime after the next snow storm.

I also got new standup blocks for the mainsheet system but the diameter of the bolts are significantly larger. Not sure I am up for drilling larger holes. Anyone have experience replacing the mainsheet standup blocks?

[glennd3]

Are you referring to a line clutch?

[wingman]

two standup blocks either side of the mast

[wingman]

how do you insert pics in the message so they don't have to be downloaded?

[waughoo]

Wingman... based on your boat's year, you have a Mk2 which would have plates glassed into the deck to hold the blocks on either side of the mast for the mainsheet.  Is tjat the blocks you speak of?

[LogoFreak]

how do you insert pics in the message so they don't have to be downloaded?

When you create or reply or quote a message, below the box in which you type in there's an expandable menu that says "attachments and other options", click on the "+" sign and you'll see options for attaching files. You can then click on "(more attachments)" to add more pictures. Files must be under one megabyte. If you're sending pictures from an iPhone when you select a picture it gives you to option to resize a pic and let's you know how big the file size will be.

[wingman]

Wingman... based on your boat's year, you have a Mk2 which would have plates glassed into the deck to hold the blocks on either side of the mast for the mainsheet.  Is tjat the blocks you speak of?

Alex: they are plastic and ss plates that hold the block and are bolted through the cabin top, i attached a couple pics last night.

logo: i must be missing a step, because i followed your instructions but pics show up in my post as downloads.

[glennd3]

Wingman I take my pictures on my Iphone then email them to myself. Then I download them on my laptop. Then I attach them to the post from my documents, works easily.

[Stu Jackson]

how do you insert pics in the message so they don't have to be downloaded?

Try jpg not pdf

[wingman]

how do you insert pics in the message so they don't have to be downloaded?

Try jpg not pdf

Thanks Stu, success.

Now will you talk me out of drilling bigger holes in the cabin top?

[waughoo]

So im a bit confused why you want to replace those.  They appear to be in fine shape to me.  They might need a little clean up, but otherwise they are similar quality and design that I've gotten from garhauer recently.

[Stu Jackson]

I was wrong.  In looking for traveler pictures, I came across this:

[waughoo]

Very interesting Stu!!  This is promising.