Genoa Cars for 1" T-Track

These Genoa Cars or Slides (Jib Slides, Jib Cars, Jib or Genoa Lead Blocks) are designed to fit on U.S. Standard 1" T-Track (1" x 1/8") and are held in position on the track either by a spring or screw pin, or by means of a line control system. Racing boats, will often use a line control system, for ease of use and precise adjustment.
Genoa Cars are of two primary varieties: Loop Cars (with Bail) for attachment of blocks or lines, and Genoa Lead Blocks (Cars with an integral Sheave).

For Genoa Cars or Slides for other Tracks, See Genoa Cars. See also: Track.

Genoa Loop Cars for 1" T-Track

Genoa Lead Blocks for 1" T-Track

Genoa Loop Cars for 1" T-Track

Genoa Loop Cars include an Eye or Bail (most commonly) used with a separate Swivel Block for a Genoa or Jib sheet lead, but have many other uses including attachment of fenders, dock lines, preventers etc..

Genoa Car w/ Spring Pin for 1" T-Track: Mer 4470-420X:
Cast Stainless Steel Genoa Loop Car with Ring-pull Spring Pin stop to fit 1" T-Track. Cast SS Slide is 3" long x 1 5/16" wide, integral 3/8" Bail has 5/8" x 1" ID. Limited Availability.

Genoa Car w/ Spring Pin for 1" T-Track: Sch 73-48X:
Welded SS Genoa Loop Car with Spring Pin stop to fit 1" T-Track. Formed SS Slide is welded to 1/4" x 3/4" ID Bail. Slide is 3" long x 1 1/8" wide.

Genoa Car w/ Spring Pin & Liners for 1" T-Track: Sch 17-59:
Welded SS Genoa Car with Spring Pin stop to fit 1" T-Track. Formed SS Slide with plastic liners is welded to 1/4" x 9/16" ID Bail. Slide is 3" long x 1 3/8" wide. Replacement plastic liners, Sch 171LP-T3, are available separately, below. Note: Early versions of this Car used plastic Liners that extended beyond the slide, See; Sch 171LP-3, below.

Replacement Liners for Sch 1" Genoa Cars: Sch 171LP-T3:
Replacement Liners for Sch 17-59 and other 3" long Genoa Cars for 1" T-Track. Black plastic liners are 2 15/16" long with bottom protrusions and side tabs to hold them in place when Car is removed from track. Sold in pairs only.

Replacement Liners for Sch 1" Genoa Cars: Sch 171LP-3:
Replacement Liners for Schaefer 1" x 3" Track Slides extend beyond the end of the Slide. For old-style Slides without underside notches. Black plastic liners are (maximum) 3 1/4" long. Sold in pairs only.

Replacement Screw Pin for Sch 1" Cars: Sch 171SP:
Replacement Thumb Screw Pin for Sch 74-48 and other Schaefer Cars and Slides for 1" T-Track. SS Screw Pin has 7/8" knurled head with a 7/16-20 thread and a 1/4" tip. Screw is 1/2" long beneath the Head.

Genoa Lead Blocks for 1" T-Track

Genoa Lead Blocks for 1" T-Track are available in a variety of configurations, including Stand-up, Half-Moon, Twin-Sheet and Towable Block varieties.

Genoa Lead Block, 1 7/16" Sheave, w/ Spring Pin & Liners for 1" T-Track: Sch 03-86:

SS Genoa Lead Block has Stainless Steel Block on stand-up spring. Unit locks in place on T-Track with a Spring Pin stop and features plastic liners to reduce sliding friction. Formed SS Slide is 3" long x 1 3/8" wide, SS Block has a 1 7/16" delrin sheave for line up to 7/16" diameter. Unit has a Safe Working Load of 1000 lbs (450 kg), and is suitable for use on most boats up to 20' (6M) LOA. Replacement Liners, Sch 171LP-T3, below, are also available.

Genoa Lead Block, 1 7/16" Sheave, w/ Spring Pin & Liners for 1" T-Track: Sch 303-86:

SS Genoa Lead Block has Black Aluminum Block on stand-up spring. Unit locks in place on T-Track with a Spring Pin stop and features plastic liners to reduce sliding friction. Formed SS Slide is 3" long x 1 3/8" wide, Black Aluminum Block has a 1 7/16" delrin sheave for line up to 7/16" diameter. Unit has a Safe Working Load of 1000 lbs (450 kg), and is suitable for use on most boats up to 20' (6M) LOA. Replacement Liners, Sch 171LP-T3, below, are also available.

Genoa Lead Block, 2" Sheave, w/ Spring Pin & Liners for 1" T-Track: Sch 505-82:

SS Genoa Lead Block has Stainless Steel Block on stand-up spring. Unit locks in place on T-Track with a Spring Pin stop and features plastic liners to reduce sliding friction. Formed SS Slide is 3" long x 1 3/8" wide, SS Block has a 2" delrin sheave for line up to 1/2" diameter. Unit has a Safe Working Load of 1750 lbs (794 kg), and is suitable for use on most boats up to 27' (8M) LOA. Replacement Liners, Sch 171LP-T3, below, are also available.

Genoa Lead Block, 2" Sheave, w/ Spring Pin & Liners for 1" T-Track: Sch 504-82:

SS Genoa Lead Block has Black Aluminum Block on stand-up spring. Unit locks in place on T-Track with a Spring Pin stop and features plastic liners to reduce sliding friction. Formed SS Slide is 3" long x 1 3/8" wide, Black Aluminum Block has a 2" delrin sheave for line up to 1/2" diameter. Unit has a Safe Working Load of 1750 lbs (794 kg), and is suitable for use on most boats up to 27' (8M) LOA. Replacement Liners, Sch 171LP-T3, below, are also available.

Replacement Liners for Sch 1" Genoa Cars: Sch 171LP-T3:
Replacement Liners for Sch 505-82 and other 3" long Genoa Cars for 1" T-Track. Black plastic liners are 2 15/16" long with bottom protrusions and side tabs to hold them in place when Car is removed from track. Sold in pairs only.

Half-Moon Genoa Lead Block for 1" x 3/16" T-Track: Sch 32-02X:

Hinged Half-Moon Block for special Heavy 1" x 3/16" T-Track has rugged, 'offshore' design providing a low winch lead while spreading sheet loads over several track fasteners. Spring pin stop location in the center of the block prevents snagging and accidental release. Designed to articulate up to 45� to either side of the track, Half-Moon lead blocks are often used to provide a proper lead angle to foot or turning blocks near the cockpit. Stainless, bolted construction allows complete disassembly for inspection or maintenance. SS Slide is 4" long x 1 3/16" wide, Heavy-Duty SS Cage is spring supported and houses 2 3/8" delrin Sheave for line up to 5/8" diameter. Special as used on Hinckley, and others. Limited Availability.

Twin-Sheet Genoa Lead Blocks for 1" T-Track
Twin-Sheet Lead Blocks allow for use of two (2) sheets going through a wide flared sheave, permitting easy sail changes. Blocks provide a low profile articulating sheave for a proper lead from the sail through the block and into cockpit.

Twin-sheet Genoa Car for 1" T-Track - Black: Sch 32-77:
Twin-Sheet Lead Block for 1" T-Track has Black Anodized finish and 1 1/2" wide Aluminum sheave on Nomex/Teflon Bearing for low-friction and high-strength. Extruded Aluminum Slide is (maximum) 3 1/4" long x 1 5/16" wide and locks in place on T-Track with a SS Spring Pin stop. Unit has a Safe Working Load of 2500 lbs. (1134 kg), and is suitable for use on most boats up to 29' (9M) LOA.

Twin-sheet Genoa Car for 1" T-Track - Silver: Sch 32-88:
Twin-Sheet Lead Block for 1" T-Track has clear Anodized finish and 1 1/2" wide Aluminum sheave on Nomex/Teflon Bearing for low-friction and high-strength. Extruded Aluminum Slide is (maximum) 3 1/4" long x 1 5/16" wide and locks in place on T-Track with a Spring Pin stop. Unit has a Safe Working Load of 2500 lbs. (1134 kg), and is suitable for use on most boats up to 29' (9M) LOA.

Towable Twin-sheet Genoa Car w/ Liners for 1" T-Track: Sch 17-40X:

Heavy-duty Towable Twin-Sheet Genoa Lead Car for 1" T-Track. Formed SS Slide with plastic liners and welded towing bails has articulating Aluminum carriage with a 1 1/2" wide Aluminum sheave. Normally used with a purchase to bring it forward (under load) and a bungee cord aft to keep it taut. Slide (with bails) is (maximum) 3 3/4" long x 1 3/8" wide. Replacement plastic liners, Sch 171LP-3, are available separately, below. Limited Availability.

Replacement Liners for Sch 17-40X Genoa Car: Sch 171LP-3:
Replacement Liners for Sch 17-40X and other Genoa Cars for 1" T-Track. Black plastic liners are (maximum) 3 1/4" long. Sold in pairs only.

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