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Storm trysail track – Harken 3811 System A CB & Slider Battcar User Manual

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System A (CB/slider)

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Clear of trysail track?

CB/Slider Systems (Slug Mount)

Check Fit of Mounting Slugs/Car

CB cars 57 mm (2

1

/

4

")

Slider cars 35 mm (1

3

/

8

")

67 mm (2 5/8") connector slug must fit feeder opening.

File opening to make longer.

Use halyard with retrieval line to hoist 67 mm (2 5/8") connector slug up mast

to check for burrs in groove.

Mast prebend: May require straightening before installation.

Storm Trysail Track

Cars must clear storm trysail track. Tracks often converge

above spreaders.

Aft face of mast must be flat or convex.

Check fit

11 or
more

Test track: Put mounting slug in groove, track section on mast. Tighten with

screw. Track must be drawn tightly to mast.

Mounting screw must be long enough for mast groove.

If necessary, purchase longer screws.

Warning! Screws need minimum of 5 threads (turns) engaged to hold
track to mast. Turn screw 360° five times after threads engage slug.