With a lot of talk about sail shape, and the ability to control it, led me to install the Garhauer Marine EZ Glide System on CjAndeai. Granted, these system's are found on large sailboats, but I was attracted to the fact that they would allow me to trim my headsail easily when sailing solo, or when sailing with inexperienced crew members. I could of have bought a "of the shelf" EZ Glide system from Garhauer, but the lead car blocks, I felt, were just to big for my little boat that I love. So I placed a call to Garhauer, and spoke with Mark, whom is a really nice fellow, and we talk about the EZ Glide system. After about an hour, Mark told me the he would be willing, and able to, make up a EZ Glide system consisting of a smaller lead car block, which would require some modifications to it's mounting on the car itself. Mark kept his word, and in about a week I received the special adjustable lead car system, dubbed the "Half Breed", by both by Mark and I. The workmanship is very, very good. And it's ability to move the lead car along the one inch track, works smooth, with, or, without tension on the headsail.
If you are considering a system such as this, consider Garhauer Marine, great products for a very reasonable price. Just ask for Mark, and say that you want a "Half Breed" EZ Glide system for a C22, like the one he made for Jay. I am super happy with the system, and with the ease of controlling the shape of my headsail. Jay
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