[Public-List] Traveller Install

[Gordon Laco]

Hello friends,

If the boat is an apres hull number 400 as mine is, there will be a moulded in traveller bed - the traveller will still have to be bent onto it, but underneath there won’t be room for fender washers in the concave indent.  I used normal washers for the bolts… #10’s I think, and have successfully stressed the thing out in racing and cruising for more than ten years.  We’ve done some wild gybes and nothing broke, so I expect all is well.

I don’t believe there is any core in that area of the deck… it was solid fibreglass when I drilled the holes.

Gordon Laco
www.gordonlaco.com
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PS I was pleased to meet Daniel Swords aboard his A30 for a morning sail when I was in Louisiana.  Thanks for a very pleasant morning, Daniel.




> On May 3, 2018, at 4:19 PM, Zachary Smith via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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