b'Curved Track 1Track is often bent to follow the cabin house curve orVertical bend: ends downboom radius. Sometimes track is bent vertically, ends up,Vertical bend: ends upto relieve tension on the sails leech as the traveler car2moves off the boats centerline.To perform smoothly and carry the correct load, the traveler cars length must suit the track radius. Each traveler car page has a chart which shows the minimum3radius on which each car will ride. If the load requires a long car, but the radius will be too tight, consider usingHorizontal bendtwo short cars joined by a coupler.Minor bends can often be made when the track is installed. If the track requires more bend, Harken can provide horizontal, vertical, or compound curves4 Compound to specification for a modest charge. If the bend isbendcontinuous, add 50 - 100 mm (2 - 4") to each end because track cannot be bent to its ends. Standard Harken Mini-Maxi and Maxi traveler cars cannot ride on vertical bends with a radius under 15.25 m (50\').1. Vertical Bend: Ends DownThis bend is used for mainsheet travelers mounted over the cabin house. The curve matches the crown of the cabin house and allows the track to clear the companionway hatch,Radiusbut minimizes the height of the track risers.2. Vertical Bend: Ends UpSome boats use this bend to relieve leech tension when theChord lengthtraveler car moves off centerline. Ends-up bends are also used for staysails. Tracks angled forward to face the clew of the sail mount on risers. Chord depth3. Horizontal BendHorizontal bends allow the traveler to follow the radius of the boom as it swings across the boat. The track stays flat and the ends curve to the boats bow or stern. Sometimes horizontalLengthbends are used for boom vangs and occasionally for staysails, especially those with booms.4. Compound BendCompound bends are a combination of a vertical and horizon-tal bend. The track curves in the horizontal plane to follow the radius of the boom, but mounts to a deckBend Compound bendsthat has a slight crown. Track Part No. Part No.373/374/2720/2721/2725/2751 275 2861602/R27/ R27HB 1531 1582R32/3159/R32HB 793 577For 661, 1706, 2707, and 2709 track contact Harken Tech Service.Ordering Information Check one:To order curved traveler track, please specify the following information: Vertical bend: ends downBoat model ________________________ Vertical bend: ends upTrack part number ___________________ Horizontal bend: ends forward or aftBend part number ___________________ Compound bend:Chord length _______________________ horizontal and vertical (ends down)Chord depth: horizontal______________ or radius: horizontal __________________Compound bend:Chord depth: vertical________________ or radius: vertical ____________________ Horizontal and vertical (ends up)Harken does not cut track to length.125'