b'Curved Track 1Track is often bent to follow the cabin house curve orVertical bend: ends downboom radius. Sometimes track is bent vertically, endsVertical bend: ends upup, to relieve tension on the sails leech as the traveler2car moves 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, considerHorizontal bendusing two 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, but minimizes the height of the track risers. Radius2. 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. SometimesLengthhorizontal bends are used for boom vangs and occasionally for staysails, especially those with booms. Simple bend Major bend Compound bends4. Compound Bend Track Part No. Part No. Simple Part No. Major Part No.Compound bends are a combination of a vertical and2707 485* 486*horizontal bend. The track curves in the horizontal plane2709 487 488to follow the radius of the boom, but mounts to a deck373/374/2720/2721/2725/2751 274 275 276 286that has a slight crown.1602/R27 1527 1528 1529 1581R27HB 1530 1531 1532 1582R32/3159 789 790 791 576R32HB/1706 792 793 794 577661 795 795 795 795Simple bend: track length of 2 m (6\'6 3 / 4 ") or less and chord depth less than 200 mm (8").Major bend: track length of 2.1 m (6\'10 11 / 16 ") or greater or chord depth of 200 mm (8") or greater.Compound bend: bend in both horizontal and vertical planes.Compound simple bend: both bends are simple bends.Compound major bend: one or both bends are major bends.*Horizontal only. Contact Harken Tech Service for vertical bends.Ordering InformationTo order curved traveler track, please specify the following information:Check one:Boat model ________________________ Vertical bend: ends downTrack part number ___________________ Vertical bend: ends upBend part number ___________________ Horizontal bend: ends forward or aftChord length _______________________ Compound bend:Chord depth: horizontal______________ or radius: horizontal __________________horizontal and vertical (ends down)Chord depth: vertical _________________ or radius: vertical ____________________Compound bend:Horizontal and vertical (ends up)Harken does not cut track to length.123'