Planning on replacing all the old Canon Hardward on my East Coast 31ft.
Im not an experienced sailor, so Im looking for advice on the type of tracks, cars, and hardware that I should be using. Ronstan, Harkken or other brand?
I'd like to have the versatility of both racing and cruising... but nothing too extreme.
Harken, Schaefer, and Ronstan all make good stuff. Garhauer also makes good gear and tends to be little less expensive. While you are doing this, think about upgrading things to make sail handling and trim easier. An experienced sailor, especially one that races a bit, should be able to give you some suggestions.
I second Garhauer. Customer service is fantastic. Bought a 4-1 Stainless Boom Vang and 2 genoa cars for the price of one boom vang from the other mentioned vendors.
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Tkawika
1972 Coronado 35 MS "Ku Ikaika"
(Hawaiian for "Stand Strong")
"Negative, I am a meat popsicle." Korben Dallas
Scaramouch it is! I think I remember your EC31 that was on the swing not that far away from where the 'mouch' was. Working my way through an extensive re-fit of the entire yacht. Lots completed so far!
Would love to chat with you if at all possible, as I have lots of questions.
The across the companion traveler was one of the first things we replaced on my O30. Garhaurer was more then happy to make it 5.5 ft long even though "stock" is only 5 ft or less. the lines are long enough to reach behind the wheel so it's very easy to adjust and the double blocks really decrease the effort.
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Denise, Bristol PA, Oday 30. On Tidal Delaware River, Anchor Yacht Club.
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Hi Denise,
Can you tell me how much your Oday 30 displaces ?
I'm interested in the Garhaurer mainsheet blocks for my old 80's half tonner that displaces about 9,500 lbs (4,310kg)
I had not seen these fittings before here in Australia, but they look to be quite good.
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the lines are long enough to reach behind the wheel so it's very easy to adjust and the double blocks really decrease the effort.
