[alberg30] Mast track

[George Dinwiddie]

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While that track splice has a potential for causing problems, it
doen't normally.  I suspect that the rivets holding the track
are starting to fatigue and let the track move.  I suggest
replacing the rivets, at least in the area of the join and
at the ends of the track.

 - George

> PIERAT at msn.com said:
> 
> Had the mainsail 'jam' in the full hoist position recently. Had to go 
> up the mast, (my friends' first time sailing at the winch). The 
> problem was that the external track is two pieces butted together. 
> the butt joint is, unfortunately, 25' aloft! It is not well 
> engineered nor is it 'smart'. Went up again to file edges as well as 
> the track slides untill I can better secure the track 'splice' with 
> a 'doubler'. PJC #264
> 


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