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Pearson Boats - Common Systems => Standing & Running Rigging and Fitting/Tuning => Topic started by: Carolina Dog on November 25, 2013, 07:37:00 PM

Title: Name That Genoa Car
Post by: Carolina Dog on November 25, 2013, 07:37:00 PM

Hi everyone. My Starboard genoa car is missing the nylon insert. What this means is that the car pops loose and slides back on the traveler. I have no idea what brand of hardware this is. Anybody have an idea. I sure would like to find a replacement insert.

Thanks for looking,

Marcus of Lucky Dog

Title: Re: Name That Genoa Car
Post by: Dolce_Vita on November 26, 2013, 12:02:52 PM

That's different from mine.  Mine are made by Schaefer, and have a metal thumbscrew instead of a spring-loaded pin, and no inserts.

EDIT:

Could they be by Barton?  I found this:

http://www.bartonmarine.com/products-genoa-cars-and-sliders-for-32mm-track.asp (http://www.bartonmarine.com/products-genoa-cars-and-sliders-for-32mm-track.asp)

(http://www.bartonmarine.com/images/products/genoa-cars/genoa-32mm-section-track-cars-03.jpg)

Title: Re: Name That Genoa Car
Post by: rbrtfeld on November 26, 2013, 02:15:45 PM

I replaced mine with Garhauer Stainless Steel Blocks. they look and work great.

Title: Re: Name That Genoa Car
Post by: Carolina Dog on November 26, 2013, 06:00:27 PM

Wow! you guys are the best.

That Barton looks awful close doesn't it? I would buy new but these whatever-they-are are in good working order in spite of their age. I will contact Barton and let you know what I find. Maybe they can supply me with the insert I need.

Thank you for the help.

Marcus