What size is my genoa track?

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Joe Myerson
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Location: s/v Creme Brulee, CD 25D, Hull #80, Squeteague Harbor, MA

What size is my genoa track?

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Hi all,
This is kind of a stupid question (I'll explain why I'm asking it later):

What is the size of the genoa-car track on a CD 25D?

I had planned to measure it this weekend, when I was near the boat. But there was a gale blowing off the water and the temperature was 15 degrees (F), and I didn't want to risk damaging my canvas cover. I want to order a pair of midship cleats, either from Schaefer or Garhauer, and I'll need to know the size.

Thanks in advance,

--Joe
Former Commodore, CDSOA
Former Captain, Northeast Fleet
S/V Crème Brûlée, CD 25D, Hull # 80

"What a greate matter it is to saile a shyppe or goe to sea."
--Capt. John Smith, 1627
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Bob Lascelles
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Re: What size is my genoa track?

Post by Bob Lascelles »

Hi Joe,
I just peeked in under Vindolanda's cover and the Genoa tracks completely cover the width of the toe rail which is 1" wide. The 1981 owner's manual also says the T tracks on the CD25D are 1" (Spartan Marine) tracks.

I think midship cleats have been the best upgrade I've made to date. They make single handed docking way easier for us over 25 year olds! :wink:

Fair winds
Bob Lascelles
CD25D Vindolanda #111
York, ME
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Joe Myerson
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Re: What size is my genoa track?

Post by Joe Myerson »

Thanks, Bob.
Bob Lascelles wrote:They make single handed docking way easier for us over 25 year olds!
And speak for yourself. :D

Joe
Former Commodore, CDSOA
Former Captain, Northeast Fleet
S/V Crème Brûlée, CD 25D, Hull # 80

"What a greate matter it is to saile a shyppe or goe to sea."
--Capt. John Smith, 1627
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