Harken 18mm Switch Headboard Car Assembly Optimal Sailing Performance
The Harken 18mm Switch Headboard Car Assembly (Part Number HC7906) is an essential component for sailors aiming for seamless sail maneuvers and reduced sail drop height. This high-quality system, specifically designed for Harken's 18 mm Switch Battcar system, ensures that your mainsail can be efficiently and smoothly raised and lowered.
Features and Benefits
- Switch System: The unique Switch Battcar system halves the sail drop height by automatically distributing the car over two tracks, resulting in more compact sail storage and easier sail management.
- Durable Material: The car is made from fiber-reinforced, lubricated and UV-stabilised plastic with a black additive for maximum protection against weather influences and wear.
- Reliable Operation: The construction without moving parts in the Switch plate guarantees an exceptionally reliable and efficient product, even under heavy conditions.
Specifications for Optimal Integration
This model is perfectly suitable for a wide range of sailing boats, including monohulls and multihulls, and offers a high maximum working load and sail area capacity:
- Maximum Working Load: The car has a maximum working load of 318 kg (700 lb).
- Maximum Sail Area - Monohull: Suitable for a maximum sail area of 40 m (450 ft).
- Maximum Sail Area Multihull: Suitable for a maximum sail area of 30 m (325 ft).
- Maximum Thickness of the Clew Plate (Headboard): Accepts a maximum clew plate thickness of 14 mm (9/16 in).
- Dimensions: The car has a length of 198 mm (7 3/16 in) and a width of 42 mm (1 21/32 in).
- Weight: The weight of the assembly is only 359 g (12.8 oz).
Upgrade your sailing equipment with the Harken 18mm Switch Headboard Car Assembly for improved performance and ease of use on the water.
