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AADIVER
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Initially Posted - 01/14/2009 : 00:32:55

Bottom line: the mainsail slugs on our 250s should be 3/8" diameter, NOT 5/16". So why does Catalina continue to put the wrong size slugs on our mains, often causing blowouts like the topic below? Calling Frank Butler! Oh, I forgot he's in Largo, Florida now and not in Sou Cal.

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 01/14/2009 : 06:22:35

Frank, curious, where did you get that fact from? (3/8" v 5/16")

Paul

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 01/14/2009 : 10:51:46

Catalina Direct. I believe 5/16ths are installed to facilitate raising and dousing, but 3/8ths are more secure. I anticipate that with 3/8ths a dousing line from the head will be essential; the sail won't drop as easily without it. What say you, boss?

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Response Posted - 01/14/2009 : 13:09:50

I'd think a shot of SailKote before each raising would go a long way towards keeping everything moving properly. Think of it as prune juice for the stick.

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 01/14/2009 : 14:54:56

Is SailKote only available at WM or Boater's World, or where cheaper? I'll Google it and see what comes up for Long Beach.

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Response Posted - 01/14/2009 : 17:29:39

Either should carry it Frank, or you can get it from Defender or other places like it. It's not cheap, but works well, I use it constantly on the boat to lube whatever seems to need it.

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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 01/16/2009 : 23:16:10

Installed the new slugs and shackles today and sprayed 'em with SailKote; up and down the track smooth and easy. Went for a sail, no problemo's. Easy fix for 20 bucks. Even though the 3/8ths have a bit wider diameter, not a tight fit in the tracks. Again: 250 mains should have 3/8th slugs and not 5/16ths.

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Response Posted - 01/17/2009 : 01:58:01

Frank,
Can you take pictures of your repair? I'd like to see other examples of it before I do it on mine. Thanks!

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Response Posted - 01/17/2009 : 06:00:29

A while back I had a similar experience as Frank with the original plastic slugs breaking or pulling out so I replaced them with the 3/8th slugs and have had no trouble with them. I did, and do, coat them with a silicon lubricant.

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Response Posted - 01/17/2009 : 22:08:21

Frank;
I'm supprised that your main had 5/16 slugs, the main that came on my '95 had 3/8 slugs,(I've had to replace them all). I just got a new catalina main, it also has 3/8 slugs.
Quite a while ago someone on this site suggested inserting a piece of candle in the sail track between the top two sail slugs. The wax is dragged up and down the groove each time the sail is raised. I find that my wax slide lasts one to two seasons and does a great job lubricating the track. It's a great no cost improvement.
Bill c250 #134 Serendipity
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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 01/19/2009 : 00:59:13

Damn, Bill, I wish I'd read your candle wax post before I spent 10 bucks on a can of SailKote. I got it from WM, so I'll try and return it ;-)

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Response Posted - 01/19/2009 : 13:07:00

Keep the Sailkote. I use it for all sorts of stuff (hinges, etc) in the house. The stuff is remarkable. We had some bi-fold doors that nothing could make run smooth. A spray of Sailkote fixed it. Magic.

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