Sadler 34 / Second track for genoa cars

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Hi,

I want to install a second track for the genoa cars in front of original ones. I know I have to cut trough the inside roof... :-(

But before doing this:

It seems that the deck is not as reinforced in this zone as it is with the original tracks. Does anybody have any knowledge about this ?

Thanks

José
Sadler 34 / SONA
 
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Hi,

I want to install a second track for the genoa cars in front of original ones.Thanks

José
Sadler 34 / SONA

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Hi Cliff,

I bought a 100% genoa. The existing ones (tracks) are to far aft from the shrouds . Tunning this genoa leech is impossible from 60º apparent wind. I need to pull the sheet lead further down and forward.
 
Never had a problem on my Sadler 34. IMHO you are over reacting and desperately trying to find fault and giving yourself masses of work for nothing. Simple solution is veer off a few degrees or buy a bigger genoa (or sell the 34 and buy something else that lets you sail exactly where you wnat to go).

As to your question, there is no need to cannibalize the interior - all can be done from the deck side but it is a big job and not really worth the hassle. The Sadler 34s were never designed for fitting extended genoa tracks and even if you start cutting the interior moulding you will have a monstrous job on your hands trying to repair the damage.
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Cliff,

You are right. I prefer to re cut the sail with a higher clew. About selling my Sadler 34, out of the question ! I had a Sadler 26, then a beneteau first 31.7, and shortly after a Sadler again !

Thanks for the advice !
 
Silkie,

I also have a 140% roller genoa which works perfectly, at least when not deeply reefed.
During our Portuguese summer we have strong winds from north called “nortada”, starting May ending September. For these I ordered a low sag 100% roller genoa. I just have to accept the fact that this sail will never work well downwind, but I will try barber-haulers anyway...

Thanks for the suggestion !
 
The ideal position for the sheeting can be moved aft for a smaller sail by raising the sail further up the forestay if you have room.
This has the further advantage that you get better visibility under the jib but with the disadvantage that the centre of effort is higher so causing more heeling moment.

So if you move the foot of the jib up by .5 metre on a wire strop you should be able to successfully sheet .5 metre or so further aft.

A barber hauler willl require a hard fixing point somewhere forward of the jib track and inboard from the gunwhale. A barber hauler on the gunwhale will pull the foot out with larger sheeting angle which is great off the wind but won't help pointing. So you need 2 babrber haulers one in board and one outboard with the outboard one even further forward. good luck olewill
 
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