Tie the windward sheeting car completely to one side while motoring or when leaving the boat
moored. Otherwise the car may work loose and be damaged when it hits track ends. You can
also cleat the traveler lines in the override cleats as mentioned above.
Mooring and Motoring
Using the Windward Sheeting Traveler Car
The windward sheeting car is much easier to use than to describe.
1. Position car by pulling windward traveler control line.
2. It is not necessary to release line from leeward cleat to pull car to windward.
3. When you tack, car stays in place until you pull it to windward. No need to release the leeward line.
4. If car is pulled to windward and then dropped back to the centerline before a tack, there will be
slack in the leeward control line. When you tack, the car will drop below the centerline.
If car releases uncontrollably during slatting conditions (large waves, little wind), it may be
necessary to mount a Harken 150 cam cleat to deck near each end of traveler. Position cleats
so traveler control lines can be cleated to override the windward mechanism and hold car in place.
Override Cleating for Slatting Conditions
*Adapter kit also fits old-style cars with endcaps: 1508 and 1509.
1. Remove screws holding swivel ears or control blocks on top of car. Save screws.
2. Position windward adapter kit on car so angled sheaves face forward.
3. Put a few drops of blue Loctite
®
adhesive on screws and install in corresponding
holes in the windward adapter kit. Tighten screws firmly.
1637 Midrange Adapter Kit for 1624/1625 Cars*
Replacement Parts:
Replacement Parts
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
6
4
5
6
Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel AG & Company KGaA
*Replacement kit (balls): Part No. 150BALLS;
**Cam rebuild kit (parts/balls): Part No. 150KIT
No.
Part No.
Qty
Description
1
HFS107
4
Trusshead screws 10-32X1.5"
2
201
2
Eyestraps
3
150SP* **
2
Cam cleats (special)
45
HFS118
1
Cotter pin
5
HCP507
1
Clevis pin
6
HCP218
1
Plastic slide set
