{"product_id":"harken-27-mm-cb-battcar-universal","title":"Harken 27 mm CB Battcar — Universal","description":"\u003c!-- harken-official:v2 Sku:3859 page_sha256:dd613743e856ed7a48aa5c05589aaa2429fa20bf70591321455d1351af412a93 --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA (in)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e4 1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eA (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e108 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eB (in)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1 9\/16 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eB (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e39 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eD (in)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eD (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e26 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eE (in)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e3\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eE (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLength (in)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e4 1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eLength (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e108 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaximum working load (kg)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e571 kg\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaximum working load (lb)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1260 lb\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight (g)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e348 g\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight (oz)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e12.3 oz\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWidth (in)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e2 3\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWidth (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e\u003c!-- sr-faq v=1 vendor=harken source_sha256=existing --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat sail modifications are needed for installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou need a batten receptacle on your sail to accept a 10 mm or 12 mm threaded stud. Harken does not supply the receptacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat maintenance is recommended for the CB Battcar system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean cars by squirting detergent and water into ball bearings, circulate cars, then rinse with water. Clean track with detergent and water. Dry, then apply a drop of ball conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat safety precautions should be followed during installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to your vessel, personal injury or death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eShould the batten cars be loaded onto the track with or without the sail installed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep balls captive, Harken recommends loading cars onto the track without the sail installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should screws be inserted for secure track mounting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurn screw at least 360° five times after threads engage slug to ensure minimum 5 threads are engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the batten receptacle included with the Universal Battcar 3859?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, you need to purchase the batten receptacle and threaded stud separately for the 3859 Universal Battcar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you load the cars onto the track?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo load cars, place the car on edge with the retaining clip in place. Insert balls one-by-one from the center of clip and roll into return race. Do not overfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you determine the correct number of ball bearings for the Universal Battcar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3859 Universal Battcar uses 40 Torlon ball bearings, 25 at 5\/16\" (8mm) diameter, per car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do you attach the sail to the cars?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the lowest car, align the toggle and insert the clevis pin. Tighten the locknut until the bottom tip of the fastener is flush with the nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it necessary to remove the sail to clean the cars and tracks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor thorough cleaning, remove the sail and then remove cars from the track for cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What sail modifications are needed for installation?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"You need a batten receptacle on your sail to accept a 10 mm or 12 mm threaded stud. 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