If possible with your mast, I would try and use cam cleats rather than jam
cleats. Unless the jam cleats are mounted somewhat off/'proud' of the mast, it
might be difficult to get the pole uphaul and downhaul lines (OK I know it is
only one line!) to stay in jam cleats.
If one or the other lets go while flying the kite because it was not fully
seated within the jam cleat, the pole will likely fly up or down the mast, the
kite will not be under control and the resulting chaos will not be fun!
My mast was rigged at the factory/dealer (?) with a track and a pole up/down
haul that was locked in place with cam cleats which have never let go. I have
had many other kite disasters but not because the cleats on the mast for the
pole let go!
YMMV
Charlie NelsonWater PhantomC&C 36 XL/kcb
-----Original Message-----
From: andrew--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
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Sent: Tue, Apr 11, 2023 1:15 pm
Subject: Stus-List Re: 33-2 Spinnaker Track on Mast
OK I did the right thing. I abandoned the track, bit the bullet, and purchased
the original new slider from Holland Marine - thanks Paul for the tip. I should
be able to return the slider at least.I just need 2 cheek blocks, 2 jam cleats
and a fitting to dead end the control line. I’ll post some photos when the
whole project is finished.Thanks again for your help.
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Stu
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