Question about traveler mounted fairlead

[csimmerling]

I have a double fairlead mounted under each side of my traveler. These direct the mainsheet and halyards to the winches next to the companionway. However, the insides of the fairleads aren't smooth but have ridges or dimples that give friction on my lines. Are they supposed to be this way? I haven't seen this before and am wondering if it's intentional or something the PO did. I'd prefer having them smooth. I am attaching a photo, hope it works.

[Gary Brockman]

All of mine are smooth. You can get replacements from Garhauer if it is a problem.

[Ron Hill]

Csim : The inside should be smooth like the other side.  Remove it and send it back to Garhauer for a replacement!!!

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A few thoughts

[waughoo]

As others have said, they should be smooth.  The hard part will be removing the screw to replace it.  The stainless screw in the aluminum fairleed gets pretty darn stuck.  I replaced mine for "3" hole fairleeds.  Garhauer makes up to "6" hole fairleeds that fit there.  If you replace them you may want to consider upping the hole count.