Fountaine Pajot repair question

mfeene01 · 28-08-2007, 10:38

I have a 1994 FP Tobago-35. The sliding door between the salon & cockpit is becoming difficult to open and close. It sounds like whatever roller/slider mechanism that is on the bottom of the door is wearing out (tends to grate & sounds like bare metal on metal).

I tried to remove the door for repair by taking off the top of the frame but, after I pulled all of the screws the frame top piece would not budge (even after a couple of hammer whacks).

Does anyone know how I can get the door out to repair it?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mike F.

Sonosailor · 04-06-2008, 08:46

My 96 Tobago has the same problem. I just cleaned the area with kerosene to get rid of the gunk, and sprayed like heck with teflon spray. It works better, but I know it isn't ideal.

Lucky · 04-06-2008, 10:09

I have had the same problem on both my FP's and it is to say the least annoying. I have a plan to attach a teflon piece on either side of the door. These should screwed in with the door lifted slightly above the bottom rail. This should have the door sliding on the teflon stubs rather than alu to alu grinding as I guess would be what you experience.

Good luck on your endevour to solve the problem! And if you find a successful solution post it on the Forum.

Happy lead free sailin!

28-08-2007, 10:38	#1
mfeene01 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cruising the east coast. Boat: 1994 Fountaine Pajot Tobago-35 "Lauren Marie" Posts: 11	Fountaine Pajot repair question I have a 1994 FP Tobago-35. The sliding door between the salon & cockpit is becoming difficult to open and close. It sounds like whatever roller/slider mechanism that is on the bottom of the door is wearing out (tends to grate & sounds like bare metal on metal). I tried to remove the door for repair by taking off the top of the frame but, after I pulled all of the screws the frame top piece would not budge (even after a couple of hammer whacks). Does anyone know how I can get the door out to repair it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mike F.

04-06-2008, 10:09	#3
Lucky Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 77	Sliding doors I have had the same problem on both my FP's and it is to say the least annoying. I have a plan to attach a teflon piece on either side of the door. These should screwed in with the door lifted slightly above the bottom rail. This should have the door sliding on the teflon stubs rather than alu to alu grinding as I guess would be what you experience. Good luck on your endevour to solve the problem! And if you find a successful solution post it on the Forum. Happy lead free sailin!

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04-06-2008, 08:46	#2
Sonosailor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada in the summer and fall; Caribbean in winter and spring aboard Cat Tales. Boat: FP Tobago 35 - Cat Tales Posts: 361 Images: 8	My 96 Tobago has the same problem. I just cleaned the area with kerosene to get rid of the gunk, and sprayed like heck with teflon spray. It works better, but I know it isn't ideal.