Small Boat:
22 - 28 ft. (6.7 - 8.5 m)

Midrange:
29 - 34 ft. (8.8 - 10.4 m)

Big Boat:
35 - 42 ft. (10.7 - 12.8 m)

System 1 This system features cleats on adjustable arms that can be angled. On flush deck boats face cleats down the length of the track. On boats with seat backs angle the cleats forward or aft. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 2 The windward sheeting traveler lets crew pull the car above the centerline without releasing the leeward control line. Tack and the car stays in the same position, ready to be pulled to the new windward. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 3 The windward sheeting traveler lets crew pull the car above the centerline without releasing the leeward control line. Tack and the car stays in the same position, ready to be pulled to the new windward. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 4 Use this 2:1 system on flush deckboats like the J/24 where crew sit outboard of the traveler and loads are nearly vertical. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 5 This system, with cleats on the track, is used on boats under 35 ft (10.7 m) Buy Harken parts for this system

System 6 This 4:1 system is used on moderately-sized cruising and racing boats. Control blocks and cleats mount on track ends. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 7 Install this system on big boats when winches are used to adjust the traveler. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 8 If the traveler is mounted ahead of the companionway, place the cleats at the aft-edge of the cabin house. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 9 When the crew sits above the traveler, lead control lines up the cockpit sides to a convenient cleat on the coaming. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 10 Racing boats often keep decks clean by running the traveler tackle bellow deck. This system has a 6:1 purchase that exits at a central control pod forward of the wheel or tiller, which allows the mainsheet trimmer to easily adjust the traveler. Popular on boats like the Farr® 40. Buy Harken parts for this system

System 11 This system works well with a dodger. Triple control blocks give the traveler a 6:1 purchase. Buy Harken parts for this system

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