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Harken Battcar Systems |
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| To choose your battcar system, follow the steps below. |
| 1. Determine System Size |
| The four sizes, Systems AA, A, B, and C, are based on sail area. See the chart at right to select the correct system for your boat |
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| System Size |
Max. Sail Area (sq/ft) |
Boat Size (ft) |
| Monohulls |
Multihulls |
Monohulls |
Multihulls |
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350 |
275 |
up to 37' |
up to 30' |
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600 |
500 |
37-50 |
30-40 |
| B |
900 |
700 |
50-60 |
40-50 |
| C |
1,940 |
1,510 |
60-90 |
50-70 |
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| 2. Determine Track Quantity and Type |
| Use the mainsail Luff Length chart on each system page to determine the number of track sections required |
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| Slug-Mount: Most Common. Requires one slug-mount kit per track section.Select slug that matches the mast's bolt rope groove shape. |
| Drill-Tap: For masts without a bolt rope groove. Requires one splice link at each track joint |
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| Quick-release: Includes screwpin or pinstop endstop for bottom of mast and fixed endstop for the top. |
| Fixed: Includes two fixed endstops. |
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| 4. Choose Cars |
| Order one Headboard, one Battcar for every full batten, and use the Intermediate Car Chart at right to determine the number of intermediate cars. |
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| Distance Between Battens |
Intermediate Cars Required Between Battens |
| 8' or less |
1 |
| 9' - 13' |
2 |
| 14' - 16' |
3 |
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| 5. Contact: If you have any questions or need help putting your Battcar System together, consult with your sailmaker or call us for more information. |
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Harken Battcar System AA |
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Typical Boat Size:
Monohulls: Length up to 37ft.;
Mainsail Area under 350 sq ft.
Multihulls: Length up to 30 ft.;
Mainsail Area under 275 sq ft |
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