Mainsail Headboard Car

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Mainsail Headboard Cars

> Articulated anodized aluminum cheek plate
> Three standards available up to 70ft
> High-strength composite cars
> Several different profiles & two wheel sizes
> Fits most masts
> Standard Wheel Ø 15,5mm
> Large Wheel Ø 19,5mm
> Working load 585 to 1385kg

Important: Please check the car profile and jaw dimensions to ensure a proper fit to your mast and headboard. The diagram below shows the headboard car models recommended by Rutgerson, depending on the size and type of yacht.

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High Load Mainsail Headboard Cars

Headboard cars in black anodized aluminum, robust and easy to attach to the their corresponding headboards. They can move horizontally and vertically, which allows them to enter almost any track gate and to fit most masts. The system is available with either two or three cars which are disassembled from the cheek plate with a retractable circlip on system A and B or a hex key on system C. The standard A headboard car also come in a high load (HL) version as well as a long (L) version where the attachment point is located further in from the luff. Please note that the recommendations are based on standard boats and practical observations made under various sailing conditions. The selection of the appropriate product is the sole responsibility of the buyer.

Model	Description	Cars	SWL [kg]	Weight [gr]	Boat [feet]
A111	Luff – Pin : 12mm	2 x 1530-11	585	259	30-36
A111L	Long, Luff – Pin : 35mm	2 x 1530-11	585	275	30-36
A111HL	High Load, Luff – Pin : 12mm	2 x 1535-11	650	275	34-42
A111HLL	High Load, Long, Luff – Pin : 35mm	2 x 1535-11	650	291	34-42
A112	Big wheels, Luff – Pin : 12mm	2 x 1531-11	585	263	30-36
A112L	Big wheels, Long, Luff – Pin : 35mm	2 x 1531-11	585	279	30-36
A112HL	Big wheels, High Load, Luff – Pin : 12mm	2 x 1536-11	650	279	34-42
A112HLL	Big wheels, High Load, Long, Luff – Pin : 35mm	2 x 1536-11	650	291	34-42
A113L	Big wheels, Long, Luff – Pin : 35mm	2 x 1531-23	585	287	30-36
A16	Luff – Pin : 12mm	2 x 1530-16	585	261	30-42
A19	Luff – Pin : 12mm	2 x 1530-19	585	263	30-42
A20	Luff – Pin : 12mm	2 x 1530-20	585	265	30-42
A23	Luff – Pin : 12mm	2 x 1530-23	585	267	30-42
A23L	Long, Luff – Pin : 35mm	2 x 1530-23	585	295	30-42
B11	High Load, Luff – Pin : 22mm	3 x 1535-11	685	464	36-51
B20	High Load, Luff – Pin : 22mm	3 x 1535-20	685	469	36-51
B23	High Load, Luff – Pin : 22mm	3 x 1535-23	685	472	36-51
C23	High Load, Luff – Pin : 27mm	2 x 1540-23	1475	906	42-70

This Rutgerson headboard car makes the mainsail easy to hoist and lower and efficiently handle the pressure exerted on the mast. You can instantly control your mainsail from the cockpit. Manufactured from low-friction, self-lubricating composite, the Rutgerson Battcar requires minimal maintenance and makes hoisting and lowering the mainsail exceptionally smooth.

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