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nate
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Initially Posted - 11/05/2003 :  13:35:55  Show Profile
All the recent discussion about mainsail slugs has me thinking about my new main. I puchased a full batten main from Ullman about a year ago...needless to say I'm very happy with the sail and the price I received from CD.
My question...this new main has the slugs sewn in place with short pieces of webbing. If a slug fails should I plan to use a shackle instead of resewing the webbing?

Nate Adams
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C25 #5695 WK/SR/Trad
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 11/05/2003 :  13:58:23  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
I would recomend replacing the webbing and install a new slug. Its an easy sail repair. I would recomend that the slugs at each end or corner should be made of metal not nylon or plastic.
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Response Posted - 11/05/2003 :  14:04:52  Show Profile
Nate,

That is the same sail I purchased this past June. I replaced all the webbing with stainless steel shackles and all the slugs with new slugs with stainless steel bails.

The only thing I left sewn in was the long guide on the head. It is a very solid piece of steel and I don't see the need to take it off.

Are you happy with your Ullman? I have been so far. My only complaint has been the manner in which they attached the slugs. I do like the loos foot and full battens. I have carried it full (no headsail) in 25+ and never felt overpowered.

Good luck!
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nate
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Response Posted - 11/06/2003 :  12:03:45  Show Profile
Patrick,
I'm very happy with the sail so far....the only thing I would change is that the sail only has one set of reef points. But, I figure if I need to put a second reef in, I need to be back in the marina anyway.

Nate Adams
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Frank Hopper
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<br />Patrick,
I'm very happy with the sail so far....the only thing I would change is that the sail only has one set of reef points. But, I figure if I need to put a second reef in, I need to be back in the marina anyway.

Nate Adams
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I am a lake sailor and I am with you.
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