[alberg30] Sail Track

[FINKENBERG, Lincoln]

I think the t alum track makes a lot of sense - thanks Alan.


Message: 4
   Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 21:35:42 -0400
   From: "Alan P. Kefauver" <apk2 at home.com>
Subject: Re: Gauges and Sail Track

I decided to get new Genoa cars with a 3 part tackle for moving under load.
The best solution was to get the Harken cars and replace the track with
modern T-track. So ripped them (track and shims) all off, refinished the
rails, plugged the holes that didn't line up with 3M 4200, drilled new ones
and installed all new track. Bent the new track to fit a bolt hole a a time.
Should have done that to start with.

Really smooth, movable under load, and easier to sheet. I have the old
tracks if anyone wants them. Yours for the shipping. Do yourself a favor and
just replace the track. Doesn't need shims.
Alan
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On 8/9/2000 at 6:31 PM FINKENBERG, Lincoln wrote:
        I'm getting ready to replace the shimmies under all of the sail
tracks, they are all completely shot.  I'm a bit nervous about the toerail
though.  Although recently refinished and in good shape, the toerail was
bare for some time and quite dried out, just the thought of pulling the
genoa track up from the toerail makes me quiver. 
        Is there any way to guard against future shimmies busting up from
where the bolts go thru -- it must have busted in four or five places on
each sail track?
                I've received a new gauge set that I'm getting ready to
install.  I'm intrigued by the idea of placing a teak backdrop to mount it
on.  I realize aesthetically it does not make much sense to do it ankle high
where the old one was. I'm curious if anyone has fiddled with its location.
        Thanks, 
        Lincoln 
        Flushing Bay 
        Gypsy #138 



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