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Hmm, I had to replace the entire system with a Ronstan Series 32 track, car, and end controls. I reused the original mounting bolts but added large metal screws to hold the end controls. It fits and works nicely, I've attached a few picture of the finished installation, if you'd like more pictures or installation pictures, send me an email and I'll forward them to you.

steve

Hi Steve,

Welcome to the forum. I have a 1989 T372 and had to replace the traveler a few years ago. The middle of the track is bolted to an aluminum plate in the fiberglass companionway cover, and I had to remove that cover in order to cut the steel bolts that had fused with the aluminum (using a sawsall, taking care not to mar the fiberglass). Don't recall whether or not I had to drill out the bolts or whether a vice grip did the trick; it was likely one method for some and the other for the rest.

There are also several bolts from both sides of the track that bolt to the cabin top; you reach them by removing the ceiling panels above you at the foot of the companionway.

Wasn't interested in reusing any of the old cars (bearings were shot), so installed a new Harken system that has been terrific. One feature I particularly liked about the Harken system is that the replacement track has a slot into which you can position steel anchors that hold the new bolts where ever you need them to align with the holes in the aluminum plate.

It's a big job but very rewarding. Good luck.

Julien
svSalubrity

My traveler needs serious help with worn out bearings and in need of rebedding. I cannot figure out if there are mounting bolts/washers or a metal plate imbedded in the fiberglass or whether the mounting bolts were simply screwed into the fiberglass. Is there a method of accessing the bolts? Anyone able to advise me please? Also, anyone know where I can purchase new bearings for the traveler car?