Harken 1807, 1807HL System A Battcars: built before 2005 - Manual (Page 15)

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Distance Between Attachment Points
Battens and luff cars should be placed according to sailmaker's discretion. Usual distance between attachment points is 4' to 4'6"
(1.2 m to 1.35 m).
The distance may be greater if luff is stiffer. If attachment distance is greater, pretension the boltrope so that there is no flapping between
attachment points.
Note: In some cases adding battens may reduce the stack height because luff cars may not be required.
Setting Up Reef Points
Space reef points so that they are halfway between sail attachment
points. Especially with upper reef where sail needs to extend past the
stack of cars to the reef tack fitting. Battens or reef points may need
to be moved to allow this.
NOTE: The batten fittings cannot handle
reefing outhaul or downhaul loads. Make
sure these loads are transferred to a tack
fitting such as a reefing hook.
Attaching Sail to Luff Cars
The sail setback from the luff tape to the clevis pin of the luff car will
vary depending on the car and receptacle use:
Plastic hourglass-shaped spacers are shipped on the luff cars.
Seize the spacer to the webbing by stitching just behind the plastic
spacer. This will make it easier to slip the pin into the strap and will
reduce wear on the strap.
Also seize the webbing to the sail by stitching up against the sail.
1944 Car 1901/1976 Car
1777 Plastic Luff Car 1 3 /
4
” (44 mm) 1 3 /
8
” (35 mm)
1894 Luff Car 1 1 /
4
” (32 mm) 7 /
8
” (22 mm)
DIAGRAM E
DIAGRAM F
DIAGRAM D
Sailmaker’s Instructions