Peter,
Before Tides Marine Sail track I had to winch the sail all the way. Now,
after installing the sail track I am able to hoist to within 8-10 inches
of full hoist by hand.
Ray Shibe
1984 C&C 41
On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List 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
<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 <mailto: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.Â
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
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