Ronstan 1 1/2" I-Beam Traveller


RF 1313 Traveller Track
*Ronstan 1 1/2" I-Beam Track: RF 1313 -__:* RF 1313 Traveller track is a hardcote anodized I-Beam Track that measures 1 1/2" (38mm) across the top and bottom, and is also 1 1/2" (38mm) high. Track is drilled for 1/4" (6mm) FH screws on 100mm (3 7/8") centers, and has 5/16" diameter stop holes on 50mm (2") centers. RF 1313 I-Beam Track is available in 4'11" (1.5M), 6'7" (2M), 9'10" (3M), and 19'8" (6M) lengths.

RF 1313 Traveller Cars RF 1313 Traveller Cars have permanently riveted captive SS ball-bearing wheels that ride freely under load with minimal friction. New-style RF 1313 Traveller Cars are made from heavy SS formed channel, and feature a SS Channel Top with (3) clevis pins for attachment to mainsheet block and control lines. Old-style Cars were cast Aluminum. Cars have ultimate tensile strengths from 5940-11,440 lbs. (2700-5200kg). Wheels on all RF 1313 Traveller Cars are permanently mounted and cannot be replaced. Normal maintenance of these Cars requires nothing more than a fresh water rinse.
*Basic 4-wheel Traveller Car: RF 1309X:* Channel-Top Traveller Car with Beckets for RF 1313 I-Beam Track. SS Channel Top has 3/8" clevis pin for attachment of mainsheet block and (2) 5/16" clevis pins for attachment of control lines. Car is 4" long with a maximum width of 2 3/16", and has an ultimate tensile strength of 5940 lbs. (2700kg).
*4-wheel Traveller Car w/ 2 Control Sheaves & Beckets: RF 1310X:* As RF 1309 (above), but with 2 Control Sheaves for 3/8" line mounted under the Channel Top. Provides a 3-1 control purchase.
*4-wheel Traveller Car w/ 4 Control Sheaves: RF 1310X-4S:* As RF 1309 (above), but with (2) Double Sheave Ball-Bearing Blocks, RF 50200, for up to 1/2" line, attached to the Channel Top Beckets. Provides a 4-1 control purchase. With polished SS finish, Special as used on Island Packet 370, 440, and others. 308004
*8-wheel Traveller Car w/ Beckets: RF 1311X:* Eight-wheel Traveller Car for RF 1313 I-Beam Track is made from (2) RF 1309, 4-wheel car bodies, joined with a SS triangular channel. This arrangement allows both car halves to articulate separately and avoids uneven loading when used on curved tracks. Triangular Channel Top has 1/2" clevis pin for attachment of mainsheet block and (2) 5/16" clevis pins for attachment of control lines. Car is 8 3/8" long with a maximum width of 2 3/16", and has an ultimate tensile strength of 11,440 lbs. (5200kg).
*8-wheel Traveller Car w/ 2 Control Sheaves & Beckets: RF 1314X:* As RF 1311 (above), but with 2 control sheaves for 3/8" line mounted under the Triangular Channel Top. Car is 8 3/8" long with a maximum width of 2 3/16", and has an ultimate tensile strength of 9240 lbs. (4200kg). Provides for a 2-1 or 3-1 control purchase.

RF 1313 Traveller Car Parts
*Replacement Sheave only, for RF 1310 Car: RF 1310S:* Molded Delrin sheave is 1 1/8" OD x 9/16" (.565") wide x 7/16" ID. As used on RF 1310 4-wheel Traveller Car, and in other applications. With rope groove for maximum 3/8" (10mm) line. MMM
*Replacement Sheave only, for RF 1314 Car: RF 1314S:* Delrin sheave is 1 5/8" diameter x 9/16" wide x 1/2" ID. As used on RF 1314 8-wheel Traveller Car, and in other applications. With rope groove for maximum 3/8" (10mm) line.
*5/16" Clevis Pin for RF 1313 4-wheel Traveller Cars: RF 1309P-5:* Clevis Pin for RF 1313 4-wheel Traveller Cars is 5/16" diameter with a grip length of 1". CP5-32
*3/8" Clevis Pin for RF 1313 4-wheel Traveller Cars: RF 1309P-6:* Clevis Pin for RF 1313 4-wheel Traveller Cars is 3/8" diameter with a grip length of 1". CP6-32
*5/16" Clevis Pin for RF 1313 8-wheel Traveller Cars: RF 1311P-5:* Clevis Pin for RF 1313 8-wheel Traveller Cars is 5/16" diameter with a grip length of 1 1/4". CP5-40
*1/2" Clevis Pin for RF 1313 8-wheel Traveller Cars: RF 1311P-8:* Clevis Pin for RF 1313 8-wheel Traveller Cars is 1/2" diameter with a grip length of 1 1/4". CP8-40
*Car Link Plate for RF 1313 8-wheel Traveller Cars: RF 1312X:* Special Bridge Plate for joining (2) RF 1313 8-wheel Traveller Cars together. Link Plate attaches to 8-wheel Cars using 1/2" Clevis Pins, and includes central shackle for Mainsheet attachment. Doubles Car ultimate tensile strength to a maximum of over 22,000 lbs. (8400kg). As used on a variety of 12-Meter yachts.

RF 1313 Traveller Ends & Stops
*Plastic Track End Stop: RF 1306X:* Hard molded plastic Track End for RF 1313 Track covers track end and attaches to deck with (1) #10 (5mm) FH screw. Extends 1 9/16" beyond track.
*Adjustable Track Stop: RF 1307X:* Adjustable Track Stop for RF 1313 Track features SS Spring Pin and rubber bumper to cushion car impact. Used on free-floating car systems without end controls, especially for jib and staysail boom Travellers. Aluminum Track Stop is (maximum) 2 3/8" long x 1 7/8" wide. PL17/8

RF 1313 Traveller Control Ends Control Ends for Travellers come in 2 configurations, those that mount on the Track itself, and those that mount on the deck adjacent to the end of the track. In cockpits, it is also common to use blocks mounted on the cockpit sides for controls. Control Ends are available in a variety of configurations for different purchases with or without cam cleats. Track-mount Control Ends are available with or without cam cleats and beckets for 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, or 4-1 purchase systems.
*Single Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Cam Cleat - Left: NF 6611L:* *Single Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Cam Cleat - Right: NF 6611R:*
For single purchase systems. Formed SS ends (4" long) slide onto track and are held in place with a 3/8" SS screw that fits into any existing stop hole, or a new one can be drilled and tapped (3/8"-16), if necessary, for maximum outboard placement and optimum fit. Control line dead-ends on car becket, comes around Control End sheave and through cam cleat.
*Single Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Cam Cleat & Becket - Left: NF 6611BL:* *Single Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Cam Cleat & Becket - Right: NF 6611BR:*
For 2-1 purchase systems. Formed SS ends (4" long) slide onto track and are held in place with a 3/8" SS screw that fits into any existing stop hole, or a new one can be drilled and tapped (3/8"-16), if necessary, for maximum outboard placement and optimum fit. Control line dead-ends on becket/eye strap, goes through a sheave mounted on the car, and comes back around Control End sheave and through cam cleat.
*Double Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Cam Cleat - Left: NF 6612L:* *Double Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Cam Cleat - Right: NF 6612R:*
For 3-1 purchase systems. Formed SS ends (4" long) slide onto track and are held in place with a 3/8" SS screw that fits into any existing stop hole, or a new one can be drilled and tapped (3/8"-16), if necessary, for maximum outboard placement and optimum fit. Control line dead-ends on becket on car, goes around upper Control End sheave, back through sheave mounted on the car, then around lower Control End sheave and through cam cleat.
*Double Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Cam Cleat & Becket - Left: NF 6612BL:* *Double Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Cam Cleat & Becket - Right: NF 6612BR:*
For 4-1 purchase systems. Formed SS ends (4" long) slide onto track and are held in place with a SS screw that fits into any existing stop hole, or a new one can be drilled, if necessary, for maximum outboard placement. Control line dead-ends on becket/eye strap, goes around upper car sheave, back around upper Control End sheave, through lower car sheave, and comes back around lower Control End sheave and through cam cleat.
*Single Sheave, Track-mount Control End: NF 6610:* For single purchase systems with cleats mounted separately. Formed SS ends (4" long) slide onto track and are held in place with a 3/8" SS screw that fits into any existing stop hole, or a new one can be drilled and tapped (3/8"-16), if necessary, for maximum outboard placement and optimum fit. Control line dead-ends on becket on car and goes around Control End sheave to separate cleat.
*Single Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Becket: NF 6610B:* For 2-1 purchase systems with cleats mounted separately. Formed SS ends (4" long) slide onto track and are held in place with a 3/8" SS screw that fits into any existing stop hole, or a new one can be drilled and tapped (3/8"-16), if necessary, for maximum outboard placement and optimum fit. Control line dead-ends on becket/eye strap, goes through a sheave mounted on the car, and comes back around Control End sheave to separate cleat.
*Double Sheave, Track-mount Control End: NF 6613:* For 3-1 purchase systems with cleats mounted separately. Formed SS ends (4" long) slide onto track and are held in place with a 3/8" SS screw that fits into any existing stop hole, or a new one can be drilled and tapped (3/8"-16), if necessary, for maximum outboard placement and optimum fit. Control line dead-ends on becket on car, goes around upper Control End sheave, back through the sheave mounted on the car, then around lower Control End sheave to separate cleat.
*Double Sheave, Track-mount Control End w/ Becket: NF 6613B:* For 4-1 purchase systems with cleats mounted separately. Formed SS ends (4" long) slide onto track and are held in place with a 3/8" SS screw that fits into any existing stop hole, or a new one can be drilled and tapped (3/8"-16), if necessary, for maximum outboard placement and optimum fit. Control line dead-ends on Control End becket, goes around upper car sheave, around upper Control End sheave, around lower car sheave, then around lower Control End sheave to separate cleat.

RF 1313 Traveller Systems Ronstan’s RF 1313 series Travellers are designed around a hardcote anodized I-Beam Track that measures 1 1/2" (38mm) across the top. Cars feature captive stainless steel ball-bearing wheels that ride freely under load with minimal friction.
Traveller Track Traveller Cars Traveller Car Parts Traveller Ends & Stops Traveller Control Ends Mainsheet Block Assemblies

Main Sheet Block Assemblies While most RF 1313 Main Sheet Systems used a Main Sheet Block that was shackled to the Traveller Car Eyestrap, a variety of specialized Main Sheet Block Assemblies were developed for specific OEM applications, all of which featured an integral Spring to keep the Main Sheet Block upright at all times. Main Sheet Block Assemblies listed here are specifically designed for use on Ronstan Traveller Cars for RF 1313 Traveller Track. A variety of configurations not listed here are available on a semi-custom basis, please forward complete details for a quote.
Mainsheet Fiddle Block w/ Becket for 8-wheel Cars: NF Sch 19-06X:
Heavy-duty Mainsheet Fiddle Block Assembly with Becket for use on *RF 1311, and RF 1314* 8-wheel Traveller Cars. Series 11 Block Assembly attaches to Car Channel's 1/2" Clevis Pin and features integral Spring Assembly to keep the Block upright. Block has black aluminum cheeks with SS straps, (3) Delrin sheaves, and features removable Sheaves and Becket. #

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