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Mainsail Handling Systems

Mainsail Handling Systems

Tame Your Main
Handling a big mainsail? Wrestling a flogging main onto the boom? Raising the genoa, but not the main when it’s windy? Sailing solo?
A Harken® Battcar system along with full-length battens helps raise, douse, and reef with ease and acts as extra crew if you’re sailing shorthanded. Battcar systems outperform in-mast or in-boom furling, cost less, and you don’t need to recut your sail.


Details Make the Difference
Cars and Track Built to Last

Made of one-piece, high-grade aluminum, cars and track are strong, lightweight, and will last for years. They are deep-saturation Hardkote-anodized with a black additive to resist the corrosive effects of salt, sun, and long-term wear.
Slider cars—a Cost Effective Way to Tame Your Main
Low-friction plastic slider insert lets you raise and lower sails without battling
bolt ropes or slugs that stick in mast groove.
CB Captive Ball Cars—The Ultimate in Low Friction
Torlon® ball bearings circulate smoothly for fast sail hoists, douses and reefs.
Captive bearings allow cars to easily roll off the track for cleaning and
maintenance.
Batten toggle moves freely in all directions to prevent the sail from
binding when reefing under load.
Mix CB and Slider Battcars
CB and Slider Battcar systems use the same track. Mix Slider cars with CB cars
to get the perfect system for your boat and budget.


1. Quick Sail Removal
Cars and sails slide off the track by removing the screwpin endstop— no tools needed.
2. Easy Mast-up Installation
Battcar track is designed to screw directly into slugs that slide into mast groove—no drilling or tapping.


1. Determine system size
The four sizes, Systems AA, A, B, and C, are based on sail area (pages 130–137). If you need to reduce car stack height on mast, see Switch T-Track Battcar Systems



2. Determine track quantity and type
Use Mainsail Luff Length chart on each system page to determine number of track sections. Slug-mount: Most common. Requires 1 slug-mount kit per track section. Select slug that matches the mast’s bolt rope
groove shape. Drill-tap: For masts without a bolt rope groove. Requires 1 splice link at each track joint.
3. Choose endstop kit
Quick-release: Includes screwpin or pinstop endstop for bottom of mast and fixed endstop for the top. Fixed: Includes two fixed endstops.
4. Choose cars
Order 1 headboard, 1 Battcar for every full batten, and use the Intermediate Car Chart to determine number of intermediate cars.
CB system: All captive ball bearing components. Lowest friction system for fast sail hoists, douses, and reefs. Combination system: CB headboard and Battcars, Slider intermediate cars. Reduces cost but uses CB in the most critical load areas. Slider system: All Slider components. Raise and lower sails without battling a sail that gets jammed in the groove.



5. Contact
If you have any questions, please contact your Maritimus Service.


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Typical Boat Size:
Monohulls: length to 37 ft (11.3 m);
mainsail area under 350 ft2 (32 m2)
Multihulls: length to 30 ft (9.1 m);
mainsail area under 275 ft2 (26 m2)


The one-piece solid aluminum construction is lightweight and strong. The free-rolling ball bearing cars let you hoist and reef the main quickly on all
points of sail. Cars are easily removed from the track by freeing the screwpin endstop and sliding them off. Stainless steel wire guides keep the
balls captive when the car is off the track.

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LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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LOUPS™
LOUPS™ are ready-made soft attachments that replace heavy stainless steel shackles on racing and cruising boats.
Weight savings on large offshore boats can be as much as 200 lb (91 kg). Strong and lightweight, LOUPS™ are constructed

using multiple coils of tough Dyneema® covered with Spectra®— one of the most durable materials made. An annealing
process ensures loads are equal on all coils. Colored tracers on the cover specify LOUPS™ strength by
indicating the number of Dyneema® coils. Most LOUPS™ configurations are made by taking the block
apart. If the block can’t be opened a pin called a “Dogbone” joins the LOUPS™ to itself.
When fitting hardware, choose the LOUPS™ that matchesthe attachment method shown in the chart. Custom length
LOUPS™ are also available.

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