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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-06-2012, 12:21
Replies: 21
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Posted By SV Demeter
Re: Sail raising

Fully agree here. You dont want to do this yourself unless you have experience. The length of the lashing or webbing is critical or the slug/slide will tilt and bind. The webbing needs to be loose...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-06-2012, 12:13
Replies: 21
Views: 3,675
Posted By SV Demeter
Re: Sail raising

I found sailcote or mclube a waste of time. Yeah works okay for a little bit but a few good rainstorms and its gone. I use small amounts of teflon grease on the slugs as i installed the main and...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-06-2012, 14:05
Replies: 21
Views: 3,675
Posted By SV Demeter
Make sure to carefully measure the diameter of...

Make sure to carefully measure the diameter of the existing bolt rope and the slot on the mast so you can get the right size slides. I would also consult a reputable sailmaker for advice on the best...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-06-2012, 13:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,675
Posted By SV Demeter
Properly lubricating the sail slugs helps a lot....

Properly lubricating the sail slugs helps a lot. I have a 43' ketch with fully battened main on only slugs. My 6 year old daughter can raise the main now that the slugs are properly sewn on, the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-06-2012, 08:43
Replies: 21
Views: 3,675
Posted By SV Demeter
Re: Sail raising

You may also find round slugs that will fit the bolt rope track on your mast and could go to that set up. Proper sized bolt rope is the best from a performance standpoint but for cruisng short handed...
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