Having a really hard time getting it up

[Richard Marble]

Is there anything I can put on my jib that will let it slide up the furler track easier? I have a Furlex that’s about two years old and a new sail. Right now its all I can do to get it up (Ya I know, my wife thought the same thing) but if I stop curling 220 lb. weights and swimming 10 miles a day I think the fuler track is going to beat one of these years. (Just kidding). Really though is there anything you guys put on your sails or tracks to get them to slide?

 

[Jeff D.]

Sail Track Lube

I'll stay away from the obviuous cheap shots and leave them to others. Look in any of the catalogues and there is a sail track lube kit you can buy. Can't recall the name but there is one for a mast and one for a furler. They each have the appropriate luff material which is hoisted up on the luff with the halyard after the goo is put on. You rig a line to pull it back down. No they are not blue!