Main Sail Traveler
Main Sail Traveler
I've owned many sailboats in my time, but none has ever had a main sail traveler. When I bought this C22, the control rigging was missing. I assume what I have is standard issue, and was hoping that someone out there has a picture of (or can describe) how this is supposed to be rigged. I've tried to include a 'flickr' pick of what I have... I hope it works.
Thanks... Steve
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26593864@N07/
Thanks... Steve
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26593864@N07/
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Thanks... I really like her. Lots of work though, especially on the bottom with the lime or calcium buildup. Should have the mast up for the first time this weekend and check the fit of the newly washed sails. (Very exciting) I am beginning to wonder if the traveler setup is origional issue. If it isn't, I can only imagine what I'm going to improvise. Not noticed in the pics is the cam cleat setup on this side of the hole. I should have taken a picture at a better angle.
Steve
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A check of page 10 the C22 manual over at
http://chryslersailing.lizards.net/sail ... anual.html shows a drawing of the traveler that looks just about like your pic.
http://chryslersailing.lizards.net/sail ... anual.html shows a drawing of the traveler that looks just about like your pic.
Mine has the cam cleat on the lower block
(not mounted to the deck) like the illustration has it, I would guess it's been modified.
(not mounted to the deck) like the illustration has it, I would guess it's been modified.
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I knew I missed a question... yes, my mainsheet block does have a cam cleat. And I'll probably get to use it raising the mast. I made my own pin out of a 6 inch bolt. 5/8 diameter and 3 inches long, according to the chrysler specs, and I frabricated some chain bridles according to info on this site.
Steve
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You may be missing some parts. I have my travler rigged with a Harken set up and on the end of the track on each side there is a block with acam cleat to adjust the traveler car position, like this:
http://www.harken.com/images/4-1control.jpg
The main sheet block clips on the traveler car in the eye on the center top and the sheet would pass throught the fair lead and is set in the cam cleat. It swivels so it can point toward the traveler car as it is moved along the track.
Jim
http://www.harken.com/images/4-1control.jpg
The main sheet block clips on the traveler car in the eye on the center top and the sheet would pass throught the fair lead and is set in the cam cleat. It swivels so it can point toward the traveler car as it is moved along the track.
Jim
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Jim Laurence
Chrysler C22
Dallas, Texas
Chrysler C22
Dallas, Texas
This is just to put a close to this topic.
The mast went up like a dream using the boom and bridles. It was a very apprehensive first time... half expecting it to come crashing down. I did manage to put up the sails, but I didn't have time to take any pictures before the wind and rain started.
I saw anther traveler that looked just like mine at the marina. Of course it was unrigged, so I came up with a temporary solution that should work until I find out more. I just tied one end of some line to the unit using a bowline and fed the rest of the line through the system. (Its the second pic in)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26593864@N07
The mast went up like a dream using the boom and bridles. It was a very apprehensive first time... half expecting it to come crashing down. I did manage to put up the sails, but I didn't have time to take any pictures before the wind and rain started.
I saw anther traveler that looked just like mine at the marina. Of course it was unrigged, so I came up with a temporary solution that should work until I find out more. I just tied one end of some line to the unit using a bowline and fed the rest of the line through the system. (Its the second pic in)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26593864@N07
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Main Traveler
Here's the best pic i could find of the main traveler on my Irwin 30.
It's 900 miles away, so I can't run out and get a better one.
The blue lines are controls for the car. They pull it to one side or the other then cleat off. They are "blocked" to provide a 3:1 purchase on the control lines, so it can be adjusted under load (there's even access to winches.)
You probably wouldn't need that much leverage on a 22-26' boat, but a control line setup like that really simplifies moving the traveller and you tend to "fiddle" with it a lot more to get the best sail trim.
It's 900 miles away, so I can't run out and get a better one.
The blue lines are controls for the car. They pull it to one side or the other then cleat off. They are "blocked" to provide a 3:1 purchase on the control lines, so it can be adjusted under load (there's even access to winches.)
You probably wouldn't need that much leverage on a 22-26' boat, but a control line setup like that really simplifies moving the traveller and you tend to "fiddle" with it a lot more to get the best sail trim.
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