I believe you can find cars to fit, but not easy. The original track if definitely not as beefy as the new one. You will be much happier replacing the entire system. Night and day. There is metal set in the track area, so it is easier to match your existing hole pattern. With the E-25 plus, the track is set in a channel. The Garhauer system is wider, so I had to fill in the channel for it to fit. Actually like it more this way.I’m looking to do something with mine, any advice in changing this out? Why did you decide to change the whole system? Does anyone make a traveler car to fit the existing track?
Harken does make great stuff. I did mainsheet trim on a J/100 for a few seasons and and their windward sheeting traveler was really slick.I replaced the traveler on my 1980 25+ with a harken 22mm system. It was the only system that fit in the channel. I replaced the original teak strip with some black Starboard. I think other companies are getting closer, but Harken still makes the smoothest traveler. There was so little friction even under load that it really didn't need the 3:1 purchase. It was nice being able to have my kids help sail though.View attachment 36549View attachment 36550
The original track on mine, was bolted directly to the fiberglass, no teak riser. With your riser it sits about the same height as mine now. I just decided to add a 3/4" mahogany strip and glass the whole thing to level. Easy clean and strong. So happy with the ease of operation now.I replaced the traveler on my 1980 25+ with a harken 22mm system. It was the only system that fit in the channel. I replaced the original teak strip with some black Starboard. I think other companies are getting closer, but Harken still makes the smoothest traveler. There was so little friction even under load that it really didn't need the 3:1 purchase. It was nice being able to have my kids help sail though.View attachment 36549View attachment 36550