HTX SR Car With Shackle & Plunger

Precision Traveller Control for High-Load Sailing

The Lewmar HTX SR Car with Shackle & Plunger is engineered to design smooth traveller movement combined with positive, repeatable positioning in high-load mainsheet systems. Designed for performance cruising yachts and offshore racing applications, it offers an advanced solution where precise sail control, strength, and reliability are essential.

Self-Riding (SR) Performance Design

The Self-Riding (SR) configuration allows the traveller car to move smoothly and efficiently along the HTX beam track, even under significant load. This reduced-friction performance ensures responsive trimming and easing, supporting accurate sail-shape control and confident handling in changing wind and sea conditions.

Integrated Shackle Attachment

Fitted with a high-strength shackle, the HTX SR Car provides a secure, versatile connection point for mainsheet blocks or purchase systems. This direct mechanical link ensures efficient load transfer while allowing flexible rig configurations to suit a wide range of sail plans and deck layouts.

Positive Plunger Positioning

The integrated plunger mechanism enables the traveller car to be mechanically locked at defined positions along compatible drilled HTX tracks. This positive engagement eliminates reliance on friction alone, allowing precise, repeatable traveller stings to be maintained under sustained load, particularly valuable for performance sailing where trim accuracy and consistency are critical.

HTX High-Strength Composite Engineering

Manufactured using Lewmar’s advanced HTX composite technology, the HTX SR Car with Shackle & Plunger delivers exceptional strength-to-weight performance. The high-strength composite structure resists deformation, fatigue, corrosion, and UV exposure, making it ideally suited to demanding marine environments while helping minimised overall system weight on deck.

Smooth, Reliable Operation

Precision-engineered load paths and bearing surfaces ensure consistent, predictable movement across the beam track. The combination of self-riding performance and positive plunger locking enhances handling confidence, reduces wear on tracks and cars, and supports long-term system reliability during intensive use.

System Integration & Application

Designed specifically for seamless compatibility with Lewmar HTX beam track and traveller systems, the HTX SR Car with Shackle & Plunger is suitable for both new installations and professional refits. Commonly specified for high-load mainsheet traveller systems on performance cruisers and offshore race boats, it offers a refined, system-led solution backed by Lewmar’s long-standing expertise in high-load sail-handling hardware.