H26 sail slug

[Tim Daley]

I have a missing sail slug (usually no big deal and I have spares) but this one broke out of a nylon web (instead of grommet) that is sewn in. How do I replace it ('94 H26)

 

[Tom Wootton]

Canvas shop

I had mine done at a canvas shop (not a sail loft; he mainly does biminis and car upholstery.) I had him do all the sewn-in slugs at once. The stitching has to be cut, and then the webbing resewn. I suppose you could DIY if you have a heavy duty sewing machine. It could also be done by hand, but it would take a long time. I was only charged $35 for all four, with me providing the new slugs, of course. He said he used the same type of UV treated thread as original, which appeared to be some kind of monofilament. It's lasted a year so far.

 

[Rob McLaughlin]

sail slug replacement

Funny you mention sail slugs - I just had one break on me for the first time. Its one of the easy ones (without webbing). Do you just pry apart that plastic loop that connects the sail to the slug? Do you need a special tool or anything? Do I have to replace the loop as well?

 

[John Pollitt]

sail slugs

Had two broken slugs on my main when I bought the boat. Rather than just replace the broken ones, I took it in and had them all replaced with heftier ones. Ran me about $180 as I recall. They also tidied up some other bad spots at the clew and tack. Thought it was a good value. Added benefit, the sail raises and lowers much easier now.Fair winds,John

 

[Paul H]

Sail Slug Replacement

Rob, I used a large blade screw driver to pry it apart and a pair of channel locks for snaping the two pieces together.Paul HS/V LInda Belle95 H26