To ensure your safety, your yacht’s performance and to make certain that you get best value for money, Barton Marine guides help to clarify your deck gear choices.
When choosing which Traveller System that you need for your sailboat, there are a few things to consider.
Let's start with what type of boat you have and the type of sailing you will be doing. Will you be racing requiring constant adjustment, or cruising? Spending your time Inshore, Coastal or longer Offshore passages?
Barton Marine's suggested boat size table is designed to help you correctly identify the right size of product for your application. When picking the correct size of blocks for your Traveller system, Barton provides some simple rules to consider when choosing a product.
Traveller Systems Boat Size Guide
Barton Marine produce Modular components for recirculating ball bearing traveller systems where you can choose the individual components required to build the system which is the most suitable for your boat.
Available in black and silver anodised finish
The unique Barton modular system allows a wide variety of systems to be constructed, giving multiple control line and cleating options for track end fittings.
Modular Component Track comes in 20mm / 26mm / 30mm
All traveller end fittings feature a soft rubberised moulded cap, designed to withstand high impact without causing damage.
Standard travellers run on precision ground Delrin balls.
A Torlon ball package is available where higher load applications are required. Torlon balls give up to 40% more load bearing capacity. These packages are available in all three sizes and for long or short travellers.
19mm I Section Track & Traveller - For yachts up to 7.3m (24ft) LOA
A comprehensive range of traveller systems suitable for use on dinghies, dayboats and light cruising yachts. Also ideal for use in self-tacking jib systems on larger yachts and catamarans.
Manufactured from marine grade aluminium and stainless steel. I section track is silver anodised. Fittings are black anodised.
• Stainless steel captive bearing ball race wheels
• Rugged, lightweight I section track
• Various control line options
• Cam cleat versions feature `K Cam´ Kevlar cleats
24mm I Section Track & Traveller - For yachts up to 10.7m (35ft) LOA
A mid range of traveller systems, manufactured from marine grade aluminium and stainless steel. All feature heavy duty attachments. Control line blocks (where fitted) have low friction ball bearing sheaves, accepting lines up to 8mm diameter. I section track is silver anodised. Fittings are black anodised. End fittings are secured through track with track fastening bolts.
• Heavy duty take off attachments
• Stainless steel captive bearing ball race wheels
• Ball bearing control line blocks
• End fittings give varied control line options
• Cam cleat versions feature `K cam´ Kevlar cleats.
28mm I Section Track & Traveller - For yachts up to 12m (40ft) LOA
A range of traveller systems for larger yachts up to 12m LOA running on Barton Marine's heavy duty track.
All feature heavy duty attachments, through-bolted for added security. Control line blocks (where fitted) have low friction ball bearing sheaves, accepting lines up to 10mm diameter. I section track is silver anodised. Fittings are black anodised.
End fittings are secured through track with track fastening bolts.
• Stainless steel captive bearing ball race wheels
• Rugged, lightweight I section track
• Cam cleat versions feature `K cam´ Kevlar cleats
• End fittings give varied control line options
• Ball bearing control line blocks.
• Anodised in silver or black.
Traveller System setup ideas:
2:1 Remote Cleat
2:1 Traveller cleats on end
3:1 Remote cleat
3:1 Traveller cleats on end
4:1 Traveller cleats on end
Removable Mainsheet System - Creates more space in the cockpit
The removable mainsheet track system, which is ideally suited for all yachts up to 11.0m (36ft)
This adaptable mainsheet track system is designed to span between the cockpit seats when sailing but is easily removed to give maximum
cockpit space when you want to relax on board. A perfect solution for converting coach roof mainsheet sheeting systems to one that is within
reach of the helmsman, offering greater sail control and safety.
The removable track system is available in two sizes and can be used on yachts up to a maximum of 11.0m (36ft). The track has a maximum
unsupported length of up to 700mm (28in). It can be attached and removed in seconds and uses Barton’s beam section track.
All systems available in black anodised finish
View the range of Mainsheet Tracks and Traveller Systems by Barton Marine
Some tips when selecting and fitting blocks:
• Ensure the block is strong enough for the job required (rope capacity does not denote strength).
• Plain bearing versus ball bearing sheave – ball bearing sheaves do not hold the same load as plain sheaves
• Check line capacity is sufficient. A tight fit will increase friction, and cause wear to the block and line.
• Always ensure a fair lead. Blocks are designed to have the load running directly through the central axis.
• Never load one sheave of a double block.
• When fitting blocks always ensure that there is sufficient articulation.
• When fitting cam cleat blocks, ensure that the cam cleat is set at the correct angle to allow easy release.
Care of blocks and deck fittings
• Regularly rinse blocks and deck fittings with fresh water to remove salt.
• Ensure that sheaves run freely.
• Check all blocks on a regular basis.
• Check shackles for signs of strain or overload.
• Inspect cam cleats for excessive wear.
We hope this helps you choose which systems offer the best setup for your boat.
