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jeffj
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Initially Posted - 05/27/2003 : 01:28:30

Group,
Just looking for some more excellent advice. My mainsail begins to "stick" around 25% up the mast. By stick I mean get the winch out, it's not raising by hand, even with nose into the wind. Somebody told my that the "little plastic thingy" inside the mast slide attached to the sail is twisting. Does this sound correct? If so, how do I fix it? FYI sometimes the main raises just fine. I also have a roller furling jib that sticks at the very end of unrolling. Do I have a ghost aboard?
Thanks as always.
Jeff J.
'85 Cat 25'

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cclark
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Response Posted - 05/27/2003 : 01:44:46

Jeff,
Sounds to me like you need to lube your mainsail track. I would get some mclube and spray it on the sail slugs and into the track as high as you can reach.
Chris

"Ora Serrata" '83 SK/TR #3749

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John G-
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Response Posted - 05/27/2003 : 02:02:23

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Group,
Do I have a ghost aboard?
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Yes, you have a ghost. It is “Mr. Maintenance”.
I use “Fast Track” each season on the mainsail slugs and the mainsail track.
The furler needs a serious washing with fresh water and a through going over so each piece functions smoothly.
This stuff isn’t about ghosts, it works because you inspect each piece every year. Make sure they work on land before you launch and realy need them.
Every year my list gets longer and more detailed as will yours.
 

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Douglas
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Response Posted - 05/27/2003 : 20:15:30

First I would clean the mast slot. This can be done by making a wad or slug from a piece of terry cloth. Using a mild soap and water solution feed it into the mast slot and haul it up the slot/mast with the main halyard. Dont forget to attach a downhaul to the halyard so you can pull it back and forth and back down. After the slot is clean then lube the entire slot the same way. By applying the lube to some clean cloth and hauling it up the mast in the slot and back down. You might inspect the sail slugs for wear and replace them if they look worn out.

Doug&Ruth
Triska (Alberg 29)
Tacoma Wa.

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