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TRogers
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Initially Posted - 05/13/2003 :  17:36:13  Show Profile
Noted this week end that their is a "stopper" (forgive my highly untechnical language - don't know what else to call it) in the mast where the main sail feeds in which keeps the mainsail from coming out of the track when it is lowered.

It also has the unintended consequence of keeping the mainsail from fully reefing as the sail is stopped from going lower than that point.

Another person at the marina mentioned that they had seen someone acquire a different "stopper" which instead of blocking the entire track, simply covers up the wide spot where you would normally remove/install the sail. Then the sail can go fully down to the boom when reefing.

Anyone know anything more about this or where to get it?

Tom Rogers
Spokane, WA
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 05/13/2003 :  17:55:12  Show Profile
They're called "mast gates". I made my own from some scrap stainless that I had. Worth their weight in gold.

Someone on the forum found a guy who'd make them. Several more have purchased them from the same guy.

Searched the archives and found this:
http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1937

Click on the link, then scroll down to see a photo of them.

John Mason
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pronounced "Ali Paroosa"
1982 - FK/SR #3290
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IndyJim
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Response Posted - 05/14/2003 :  00:16:53  Show Profile
Hey TRoger,

I'm one of those skippers who bought the mast gates from Joe Martinek in JohnMason's link above. I didn't even know I needed them until I saw that thread. I have a tall rig and have always had a tough time keeping the main tight. Since I installed the mast gates life is good!

The mast gates he makes are fantastic, I'm sure you can make them yourself too but for his modest price of around $30, why waste time you could be on the water? Joe's work is excellent and he usually has them pre-made and in stock. You can have them in just a week or two!

Problem solved!

IndyJim
"Itza Dew Sea"
'84 SK/TR

Jim on "Itza Dew Sea"
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 05/14/2003 :  09:51:16  Show Profile
Hey Tom,

Here's a link to a photo that shows what the mast gates look like.

http://c25c250.best.vwh.net/restricted/snkslot.html

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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wmkoines
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Response Posted - 05/14/2003 :  11:10:42  Show Profile
I have a tall rig and had the same issues. I got them too and they work like a charm. Well worth it.
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TRogers
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Response Posted - 05/14/2003 :  11:50:20  Show Profile
Thanks everyone!

I have sent an e-mail to the guy who makes them and hope to get them shortly.

Tom Rogers
Spokane, WA
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