[Alberg30] jib sheet tracks

[Mike Lehman]

I agree with Michael on this with one addition...the track must be removed, 
byt plan to replace all of the bolts. I done this job on three different 
boats and the bolts are usually bent, or the threads get buggered up, or the 
screw slot gets messed up so you end up using a pair of vise-grips to remove 
them. Make sure you bed the trake well and put some sealant in the bolt 
holes, this is a primary source of leaks to the cabin.


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Michael" <dickdurk at intercom.net>
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Subject: [Alberg30] jib sheet tracks
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 07:38:30 -0400

I did the job on #220 years ago using milled teak as the material-it still 
seems
to be holding up OK. You have to remove the bolts-they also hold the deck to
the hull. I was concerned about the hull springing out of position when 
released,
but I don't really think that would happen-the hull is just too solid. Be 
prepared
to replace at least some bolts-they get abused and bent. Also a powerful 
electric
scredriver makes the job tolerable-that's a lot of screwing.

I would also consider replacing the track itself with a newer style that 
accepts
the Harken type jib cars(they have roller bearings)-I have always been 
peeved
at how difficult it is to move the cars, especially when under load. If I 
raced
more, I would seriously consider it-especially if I could get track that 
matches
existing holes.

Michael
Checkmate #220
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