Genoa lead cars allow sailors to change the sheeting angle of the genoa so the sail has a more efficient shape. Not only for racers, people with furling genoas need adjustable leads when genoas are partially furled. Cars are available in both T-track and ball bearing configurations.
Typical Boat Length:
Small Boat: 22' - 28' (6.7 - 8.5 m)
Midrange: 29' - 34' (8.8 - 10.4 m)
Big Boat: 35' - 42' (10.7 - 12.8 m)
Pinstop Slider
A pinstop slider car on ball bearing track is recommended for cruising boats that might upgrade to adjustable ball bearing cars.
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Diagram
Ref. |
Description |
Small Boat
Part No. |
Midrange
Part No. |
Big Boat
Part No. |
| A |
Lead car |
G226S |
G276S |
G326S
|
| B |
Cheek block |
6237 |
6267 |
6294 |
| C |
Track |
2751 |
R27 |
R32 |
Multi-Track
Use an adjustable car for the #1 and #2 genoas. Use a pinstop car for the #3 and #4 jibs. Adjust the forward car with a pinstop slider or T-Track car.
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Diagram
Ref. |
Description |
Small Boat
Part No. |
Midrange
Part No. |
Big Boat
Part No. |
| A |
Lead car |
G226S |
G276S |
G326S |
| B |
Track |
2751 |
R27 |
R32 |
| C |
Lead car |
G222B |
G273B |
G323B |
| D |
End control |
2740 |
E2750 |
E3250 |
| E |
Track |
2720 |
R27 |
R32 |
| F |
Footblock |
6267 |
3220 |
3234 |
| G |
Endstop |
E2200 |
E2700 |
E3200 |
| H |
Cheek block |
350 |
2644 |
6106 |
| I |
Cam cleat |
365 |
150 |
280 |
Barberhauler
Use this low-profile system on racing boats with non overlapping jibs like the Farr® 40 and One Design 35. An inhaul is used to control slot size.
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Diagram
Ref. |
Description |
Small Boat
Part No. |
Midrange
Part No. |
Big Boat
Part No. |
| A |
Lead car |
G2227B |
G2737B |
G3247B |
| B |
End control |
2740 |
1632 |
3169 |
| C |
Track |
2720 |
R27 |
R32 |
| D |
Endstop |
E2200 |
E2700 |
E3200 |
| E |
Cheek block |
350 |
2644 |
6237 |
| F |
Cam cleat |
365 |
150 |
150 |
Beachcat Jib Controls
This jib traveler is used to haul the jib sheet block outboard for slot adjustment on Multihulls up to 21 ft (6.4 m).
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Diagram
Ref. |
Description |
8' - 14'
(2.4 - 4.3 m) |
15' - 21'
(4.6 - 6.4 m) |
| A |
Single |
348 |
2636 |
| B |
Single |
2611 |
2628 |
| C |
Cheek Block |
350 |
2644 |
| D |
Cam Cleat |
468 |
150 |
Crossbow
The Crossbow is a self-tacking jib system designed for high-performance
dinghies, skiffs, and catamarans under six meters (20').
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Diagram
Ref. |
Description |
Small Boat
Part No. |
Midrange
Part No. |
| A |
Crossbow |
2758.1.1M.50 |
— |
| B |
Single |
2149 |
— |
| C |
Single |
404 |
— |
| D |
Cheek block |
416 |
— |
| E |
Single |
2698 |
— |
| F |
Cam base |
240 |
— |
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