M25 Genoa track car

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wyo george
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M25 Genoa track car

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My recently acquired M25 is missing one of the track cars and I can’t seem to find a replacement. There’s a lot of options for cars with a metal ring or cars with a block, but one with the fairlead seems to be an oddity. What are you guys using and/or does anyone know of a source for one like this?
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Re: M25 Genoa track car

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wyo george wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2023 5:53 am My recently acquired M25 is missing one of the track cars and I can’t seem to find a replacement. There’s a lot of options for cars with a metal ring or cars with a block, but one with the fairlead seems to be an oddity. What are you guys using and/or does anyone know of a source for one like this?
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Have you tried this one? https://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/4306-1v0.htm
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wyo george
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Re: M25 Genoa track car

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I’ve seen that one. They specifically say that it’s not meant to replace the regular car, but meant as an addition. I know it’s not rocket science, but I’m a bit OCD at times.

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Did you try calling and asking if they are aware of where you can get one? They are nice people, and you have nothing to loose.
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Most of the mac,s sail hardware was made by Garhauer
https://www.garhauermarine.com/

https://www.garhauermarine.com/product- ... -hardware/

https://shop.bwyachts.com/category-s/14 ... =30&page=1
this block below would b better
https://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/4301-1v0.htm

but garhauer has better quality ones on sale right now for $5. more "ballbearing " instead of pin shaft set up
https://www.garhauermarine.com/product- ... -hardware/
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Re: M25 Genoa track car

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wyo george,

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Re: M25 Genoa track car

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Highlander wrote: Sun Apr 09, 2023 1:19 pm Most of the mac,s sail hardware was made by Garhauer
https://www.garhauermarine.com/

https://www.garhauermarine.com/product- ... -hardware/

https://shop.bwyachts.com/category-s/14 ... =30&page=1
this block below would b better
https://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/4301-1v0.htm

but garhauer has better quality ones on sale right now for $5. more "ballbearing " instead of pin shaft set up
https://www.garhauermarine.com/product- ... -hardware/
J 8)
I took your advice and ordered two of the nice ones from garhauer. I’ll keep this single one for a spare. Thanks for the advice.
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Re: M25 Genoa track car

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You wont regret it. One of the best mods ive done.
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