I installed a Tides Marine Strong Track on my 38 about a decade ago. I am quite satisfied with it. My main has type D slides for the 5 full battens and either F or H slides for the other slides. When new, I could raise the sail by hand to within about 5 feet of the top before putting the line on a winch. And the sail came down like the blade on a guillotine.
Still comes down quickly and needs someone to tend the drop, and still goes up easy enough but not as easily as when new. That’s probably my fault. Like a lot of guys I tend not to read the instructions until I run into a problem. Tides marine tells you not to use lubricants on the track. Wash it out with dish detergent and fresh water. Lubricants, silicone, etc. either attach the surface of the plastic or allow dirt to build up in the track. Which degrades performance. Or so the tech guy at Tides Marine said when I called him last year. Shop around before you purchase the system. And talk to your sailmaker about what slides you will need to have installed on the sail. The track system is available from a number of suppliers – including direct order from the manufacturer – so look for the best price. Rick Brass Imzadi C&C 38 mk 2 la Belle Aurore C&C 25 mk1 Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Petar Horvatic via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 12:26 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Petar Horvatic Subject: Stus-List Main sail slides 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 <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. 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 <mailto: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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