The main on my boat, 43' hoist was a bear and needed the winch when I first got her. After some time, I found the sheaves in my organizer were frozen and didn't turn. The main halyard ran through them easily until the load came on and then the frozen sheaves made it very hard. Freed them up when I took em apart, cleaned, and lubed. Found the mast base blocks frozen too. Cleaned them with water and lubed w McLube. I use McLube on the track and sail slides when I put the sail on. Usually we raise the sail by hand to the top, no winch, unless it's really windy and only for the last 2 feet. The sail drops more easily too. I'm a big fan of McLube and Boeing T-9. I don't lube the Harken stuff cause they reccommend simply hosing off with fresh water does the job.
Sailing is so nice when everything works on the boat. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ----- Original Message ----- From: "CNC boat owners, cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: "CNC boat owners, cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 2:39:17 PM Subject: Stus-List Subject: Masthead sheaves replacement I had trouble raising the main on Pegathy when I bought her. Bunch of silicon lube on the slides and lower slot and - viola - up she went, no problem. Cheapest fix ever. Dan Sheer Pegathy C&C LF 38 Rock Creek off the Patapsco _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
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