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<P><FONT SIZE=2>I think the t alum track makes a lot of sense - thanks Alan.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Message: 4</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2> Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 21:35:42 -0400</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2> From: "Alan P. Kefauver" <apk2@home.com></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Subject: Re: Gauges and Sail Track</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Alan</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>On 8/9/2000 at 6:31 PM FINKENBERG, Lincoln wrote:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2> 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. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2> 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?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2> 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.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2> Thanks, </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2> Lincoln </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2> Flushing Bay </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2> Gypsy #138 </FONT>
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