[Public-List] Traveller Install

[Zachary Smith]

1) I know a lot of people will disagree, but large flat washers will work
fine (instead of backing plates). The load on the A30 traveler isn't that
high and the A30 deck is extremely strong (assuming core is intact). Using
large flats also helps distribute the load better (underside of deck is not
smooth). Some will tell you that a slam gybe in high wind will put 100
million pounds of static load on the traveler (or whatever). If it does,
the weak point won't be your deck whether you used washers or plates!

2) It's better if you don't drill holes 2x, as you lose strength (deck
glass replaced with resin plug). You can use a nail bent into an 'L'
mounted onto a drill to dig the core out. Then just putty in epoxy
w/filler. It's a major PITA, but will work. A die grinder will work better
if you got it. Result will be much better!

Zach

On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Chris Martin via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

>  Thanks all, great info. Maybe a chicken and egg thing. I need to drill a
> few holes to line it up. Then fill them in to seal the core. Then drill
> holes again. Then mount, figure out the hardware size.... Seems like allen
> head or screws will work best for the final installation. Short term I
> might just need to get something what fits to get it firm enough to
> mark/drill/fill/mark/drill.....
> I appreciate the help
> Chris
>     On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 2:37:03 PM EDT, Zachary Smith via
> Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
>  Don't forget to protect the core from water intrusion.
>
> Zach
>
> On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, Mike Meinhold via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > Chris
> >  I agree with others that there is no need to build up the curve - just
> > bolt it down and it will conform.
> >
> >  I recommend you use the largest bolts that fit the chamfered holes in
> the
> > track. Use a single backing plate of aluminum or stainless at each end -
> > check the bottom surface to make sure you can fit it flat.
> >
> > Mike
> > Rinn Duin #272
> >
> > On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 11:27 AM, Chris Martin via Public-List <
> > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > >  Hi Folks
> > > I have a new Garhauer traveller to install and am looking for some
> > advice.
> > > I have lots of questions and figure some have this setup and might have
> > > some pointers for installation. I found some good info in the past but
> > I'm
> > > ready to get some hardware and didnt see that. What size and type
> > > screws/bolts did you use? Also, seems like I can fab some tapered wood
> > > pieces to mount the under the traveller or try to make the straight
> track
> > > bend to the deck. Not much of a curve but its there. What works? Any
> > other
> > > issues I'm not thinking about?
> > > Thanks
> > > Chris
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