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ELATO (Geoffrey Gordon)
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  • Gloucester, MA
  • United States

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Traveler upgrade / Harken windward sheeting
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Last September I bought a 1967 Pilot and am in the midst of a winter refit.  I am thinking to upgrade my (original) traveler to the Harken windward sheeting system. I'm thinking I should go with the…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Dluzyn Sep 14, 2021.

 

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Morning Star left a comment for ELATO (Geoffrey Gordon)
"Saw you in Biddeford Pool Tuesday night. Looks great! My name is Jay Emmons, I live in BP and I own Morning Star which was a few boats away from you. Bought her about 20 years ago and love sailing her! "
Aug 15
Glory left a comment for ELATO (Geoffrey Gordon)
"Elato - just noticed that you hail from Gloucester . Is that striking distance to Maine for you ? Do you spend time up this way ? Glory"
Sep 15, 2021
Steve Dluzyn replied to ELATO (Geoffrey Gordon)'s discussion Traveler upgrade / Harken windward sheeting
"Hi Geoff and Warren - I have been thinking about upgrading the traveler on Black Watch and would be curious to see any pictures you may have.  Specifically, I've been trying to identify different rigging options for the main…"
Sep 14, 2021
ELATO (Geoffrey Gordon) replied to ELATO (Geoffrey Gordon)'s discussion Traveler upgrade / Harken windward sheeting
"Hi Warren, I did go ahead with ordering the new traveler track and car.  I ended up going with the Harken 27mm low-beam track; high-load version of the midrange windward sheeting car, and the double sheaved end-stops. I just received it; and…"
Mar 23, 2021
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Traveler upgrade / Harken windward sheeting

Last September I bought a 1967 Pilot and am in the midst of a winter refit.  I am thinking to upgrade my (original) traveler to the Harken windward sheeting system. I'm thinking I should go with the midrange (27mm)  r27 track and high load car. Does anyone have experience with upgrading travelers? I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions.See More
Feb 20, 2021
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At 11:04am on August 15, 2024, Morning Star said…

Saw you in Biddeford Pool Tuesday night. Looks great! My name is Jay Emmons, I live in BP and I own Morning Star which was a few boats away from you. Bought her about 20 years ago and love sailing her! 

At 7:34am on September 15, 2021, Glory said…
Elato - just noticed that you hail from Gloucester . Is that striking distance to Maine for you ? Do you spend time up this way ?
Glory
 
 
 

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