In a message dated 6/30/2008 1:15:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I just visited west marine, and am very confused about the sail slug ordering. Can anyone give me the exact item I should order to get the right item to convert to sail slugs from the mainsail bolt rope? Doesn't have to be Westmarine, of course! I see the thing called "Battcar" and all I can think of is that it has something to do with the "Battcave" and the "Battmobile" and Robin, and the commissioner... Too late for me, I think! Danelle "Ceto" M17 #378 I don't know what size fits your mast but I've found that SS bails on non-heeled slugs snag less than plastic bales and heeled slugs. But all types work and when fitted properly let the sail drop mostly by itself to the deck without snagging and without lubrication. Don't get too hyped up about picking the "wrong" slug, just make sure it isn't tight in the mast. As mentioned by others you will need to install grommets (tooth grommets)...or polyester/nylon straps in the bolt rope tape. Shackles can be SS or plastic. Plastic works fine on small boats...use screw types (not press together types), don't over tighten the screws and they won't crack as easy later in life. Slugs can also be seized to the grommet with twine if you want functional simplicity. Is your mast track opening above or below the boom? Hopefully above...so you can hank sails on and off without removing the boom. A slug stop will be needed to keep the slugs contained too. BP **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
