Yep, when we had the new mainsail made the maker suggested the StrongTrack system by Tides Marine. It was also recommended by practical sailor. The sail goes up quite easily with only the weight of the sail causing resistance and coming down it simply falls without help right into the sail pack. Worth the investment.
If in the Solomons area let me know and I'll demonstrate. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jun 23, 2015 12:26 PM, "Petar Horvatic via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I’ve been having issues with my mainsail. It seems the slides are bucking > in the mast track. > > Part of it is due to warn track, and part due to new(second hand)main sail > having full battens. I ended up ripping the luff cord trying to bring the > main down in a blow last year, and the patch job gave way on my first sail > this year. > > My slides are round barrel slug attached to grommets on the luff via > stainless shackles. Jiffy reefing makes things worse and so does the fact > that I never converted the masthead pulley after changing wire rope to 3/8” > halyard. > > > > Has anyone improved their mainsail track using something like this > > http://www.sailcare.com/sail-track-system.shtml > > > > > > Petar Horvatic > > Sundowner > > 76 C&C 38MkII > > Newport, RI > > > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Josh > Muckley via CnC-List > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:38 AM > *To:* C&C List > *Cc:* Josh Muckley > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Mixing Elbow - 2GM20F > > > > Yeah maybe it was short sided to use tape but the point was to > "lubricate" the threads and allow a tight enough connection. It is in > fact tight enough because my air filter now stays clean. Like i said, I > may play hell getting it apart should the need arise. As for fumes, i > haven't noticed any.... > > Josh > > On Jun 23, 2015 7:40 AM, "Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I know That teflon tape is not used in fuel oil heating system lines > because the fuel dissolves teflon tape. > > Bill Bina > > On 6/23/2015 12:38 AM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote: > > > Hi Josh, > > Good point made regarding tapered thread sealing qualities and the lube > aids to obtaining a good mechanical seal. > > I'm a little dismayed that you used Teflon tape on the exhaust fittings. > This is probably the worst application for the product (second being any > system with a pump in it). It is best used in domestic water situations. > > At about 660 degrees F Teflon tape decomposes and emits a toxic fume. > Fatal to birds in the home when the frying pan gets too hot and probably > not good for humans in a small space either. > > I whole heartedly support the use of high temp anti-seize. It might stink > a wee bit on the first couple of runs but it probably won't harm you. > > Cheers, Russ > *Sweet *35 mk-1 > > At 04:08 AM 22/06/2015, you wrote: > > > Most if not all pipe dopes and Teflon tape sealers are not really there to > "seal" the threads of a NPT fitting from leaking. They are simply there > to lubricate the threads so a sufficiently tight connection can be made. > The lubricant may also help in disassembly. By design the mechanical > compression as a result of the tapered threads is what is actually supposed > to prevents leaks. Yes, you can use all manner of sealants which may > "help" but a proper NPT connection shouldn't need it. > > That being said, I used Teflon tape on my exhaust (3GM35F). Just 2 > wraps. I may have difficulty getting the joint apart, who knows. I also > used a bench vice to provide enough counter-torque. > > As a suggestion I would give high temp anti-seaze a try. It is usually > copper colored and most auto parts stores should carry it. If you've ever > replaced an O2 sensor they include a small tube. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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