Genoa Track

[tha3rdman]

I've been thinking about moving my genoa track, out onto the toe rail, where it can cause no harm to my core, or where the fairleads can cause harm to my toes. Is there any reason this shouldn't be done (ie extra stress on the deck/hull joint, sail geometry etc)

Thanks
Paul

[bill@ariel231]

Geometry shouldn't be a problem (unless you are using a small jib). some folks with ariels & tritons have done it. getting a backing plate up there could be tricky.

[tha3rdman]

Backing plate, I had given some thought, I was planning on using pipe, either bisected length wize or just, use 1-1/2" lengths.

[commanderpete]

Pipe sounds like a good idea.

There's a little discussion on this issue here

http://www.pearsonariel.org/discussion/showthread.php?t=283

My track is on the deck. The area between the track and the toerail tends to get dirty, despite my efforts