Genoa Track Car for E27

[Jarod]

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a good genoa lead block for my E27. Also does anyone know offhand the width of the track on the 27. I noticed the old schaeffer block was on the verge of letting go so I removed it last weekend but forgot to measure the track for the replacement. I am thinking it is likely one inch but would like confirmation if anyone knows for sure.

thanks jarod.

 

[Emerald]

I went through this last year, and ended up buying some of the Garhauer Low Lead Genoa blocks. Really like them Debated a lot about the "old" stand up spring type versus these. Like these more. Do very nice job of leading the sheet fair, and can accomodate different sizes. You can order these for most any track size, so don't be thrown by what is listed. I believe you have a 1" track. I went for the LLC2, but you probably only need the LLC1 for the E-27. Here's a couple links:

http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=35

or

http://mauriprosailing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MPS&Category_Code=GARLOW

I've found the folks at Mauri helfpul as I've ordered a variety of Garhauer pieces. No connection other than happy customer.

 

[Mark F]

Hi Jarod,

You should have a 1" track.

 

[Jarod]

Thanks for the replies guys. I am going with the Garhauer as suggested. If anyone has a suggestion for a supplier in Canada for Garhauer that would be great. I see Harken, Lewmar and Schaeffer up in Vancouver often, but I don't think I have seen Garhauer in my travels.

 

[Jarod]

I took a look around the web and came up with pridemarine.com a Canadian based web retailer. I know nothing about them but it looks like they carry Garhauer so I will likely give them a shot. With the Canadian dolllar being below .80 US the American Ericson owners might save some bucks going through them.... just a thought? I have no affiliation and know nothing about them but they might be worth checking out.