My traveler track looks like this:
If I go to the very few sites that sell Dart parts, the traveler car looks like this:
The traveler track appears to be exactly what I have. I contacted a dealer in IYE travelers and sent them the picture of my traveler. They say its not an IYE but haven't been able to identify it. I'd simply buy the IYE, except that I need to do so from overseas, making a return a logistical nightmare if it doesn't fit.
An experienced sailor I know suggested I replace my traveler with a centralized swivel cleat traveler car. I like the idea of swapping it out for something more common so that I can source parts if needed. I don't have any idea how to go about this, so has anyone been through this? Any suggestions?
Note that I believe I only need the car. I can strip the remaining parts off and add them to the car if the correct mounting holes are present.
Dana
P.S. I contacted both prior owners of the boat without success. Owner #1 doesn't recall what was on the boat but it was all original from England when purchased. Owner #2 doesn't recall ever changing the traveler, but the traveler looks like his work.
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Dana, Holly, Emma & Hannah
LJ/Stu's Dart 18 (Sold! :( )
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