32 mm Switch Battcar System

HARKEN YACHT FITTINGS 32 mm Switch Battcar System

Harken's award-winning Switch T-Track Battcar system represents a significant advancement in mainsail handling for large yachts. By cutting the stack height of mainsails by half, this innovative system makes it substantially easier for crew to put on sail covers and to connect or disconnect halyards—critical improvements for modern sailing operations.

The system employs a simple yet sophisticated design that neatly stacks cars side-by-side on top of the boom. The unique switch plate features no moving parts, ensuring an exceptionally reliable and efficient product that performs consistently in demanding marine environments. This design philosophy translates to reduced maintenance and enhanced durability over the product's service life.

Favored by skippers and crew worldwide, Harken Battcar systems let you raise, douse, and reef the main instantly from the cockpit, even when close reaching in a big breeze. Battcar systems outperform in-mast or in-boom furling alternatives, cost far less to install and maintain, and sails do not need to be recut for compatibility. The system accommodates both monohulls (24–43 m / 80–140 feet) and multihulls (18–27 m / 60–90 feet), making it a versatile solution for a wide range of yacht sizes and configurations.

Key Features

• Cuts stack height of mainsails in half compared to conventional systems
• Unique switch plate design with no moving parts ensures reliability
• Cars run on low-friction plastic slides for smooth operation
• Gate tracks feature easy-to-remove fasteners for quick car loading and unloading
• Enables instant main raise, douse, and reef operations from the cockpit
• Compatible with both monohulls and multihulls across a wide size range
• Superior performance versus in-mast or in-boom furling systems
• No sail recut required for installation