https://c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Traveller_Bolts&feed=atom&action=historyTraveller Bolts - Revision history2024-03-29T12:53:07ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.34.1https://c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Traveller_Bolts&diff=2855&oldid=prevKen juul: New page: We were really moving along on a broad reach with, as we later heard, winds increasing to 20 knots. We then performed a controlled gybe. As it turned out it wasn’t controlled enough as t...2009-07-15T23:02:37Z<p>New page: We were really moving along on a broad reach with, as we later heard, winds increasing to 20 knots. We then performed a controlled gybe. As it turned out it wasn’t controlled enough as t...</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>We were really moving along on a broad reach with, as we later heard, winds increasing to 20 knots. We then performed<br />
a controlled gybe. As it turned out it wasn’t controlled enough as the port side traveler mount pulled out from its mounting tower,<br />
twisting the starboard bronze backing plate completely out through the fiberglass. The halyards that pass through the line organizers<br />
on the underside of the traveler were the only thing holding the whole assembly from flying into the air. We managed to<br />
lash down the boom to the cabin top winches and take down the main sail and regain control, but as you would say, “It<br />
really got our attention.”<br />
Early C-34s (ours is a 1987 #245) did not have bolts through the towers and terminating on the inside cabin<br />
overhead. He said if we would install long bolts (approximately 9”) with large washers, all would be secure. Catalina<br />
has long bolts for sale just for this purpose. Only one through-bolt on each side is needed. The moral of this story is: If you have<br />
an older boat, check your traveler bolts. Also, I’m very happy we have a Catalina with such a responsive top management<br />
who is immediately concerned about even a 10 year old boat</div>Ken juul