HTX SR Genoa Car With Plunger

Precise Headsail Control Under Load

The Lewmar HTX SR Genoa Car with Plunger is engineered to deliver smooth, accurate headsail lead adjustment for performance cruising and racing yachts. Designed fir high-load genoa and jib systems, it provides controlled movement combined with positive positioning, allowing sail trim to be adjusted and repeated with complete confidence.

Self-Riding (SR) Performance Design

The Self-Riding (SR) design enables the genoa car to travel smoothly along the HTX beam track, even while under significant sheet load. This low-friction behaviour allows accurate sail-shape adjustment without the need to fully unload the sheet supporting faster trimming, improved efficiency, and better control in changing wing and sea conditions.

Positive Plunger Positioning

Equipped with an integrated spring-loaded plunger, the HTX SR Genoa Car can be mechanically locked at defined positions along compatible drilled HTX tracks. This positive engagement eliminates reliance on friction alone, ensuring repeatable, secure lead positions, even under sustained load, making it ideal for performance sailing where consistency and precision are critical.

HTX High-Strength Composite Technology

Manufactured using Lewmar’s advanced HTX composite technology, the genoa car 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 to reduce overall system weight on deck. 

Smooth, Reliable Operation

Precision-engineered bearing surfaces and controlled load paths ensure consistent, predictable movement across the genoa track. Reduced friction improves trimming feel and efficiency, minimises wear on track and car components, and supports long-term system reliability frequent adjustment.

Optimised for Modern Headsail Systems

Designed specifically for genoa and jib lead applications, the HTX SR Genoa Car maintains accurate lead angles that preserve sail shape, reduce chafe, and improve overall sail performance. Its ability to combine smooth movement with positive locking makes it particularly well-suited to yachts carrying powerful headsails and operating in variable conditions. 

System Integration & Application

The Lewmar HTX SR Genoa Car with Plunger integrates seamlessly with Lewmar HTX beam track systems and associated headsail hardware. Suitable for both new builds and professional refits, it is commonly specified on performance cruisers and offshore race yachts seeking uncompromising strength, precision, and repeatability in headsail trim, backed by Lewmar’s long-standing expertise in high-load sail-handling systems.