Hunter 28.5 question

[Fred G]

I have an 81H30 and a friend with a 28.5. The mainsail track on my 30 has a slide car the will keep the sail from coming out of its track once it is on. I did not see any way to do this on the 28.5 . What came from the factory to do this, and what have you 28.5 owners done to keep the main from sliding out of it's track every time it is lowered?

 

[Kenny Losdon]

I use a stop

I use a sail stop on my H28.5. I am not sure how it came from the factory, but a sail stop is about $5 and can be locked in place anywhere along the track. I put my sail on and lock the sail stop just above the wide part of the track which prevents the sail from coming out of the track. Kenny

 

[Steve O.]

sail slug

You can buy a device that slides into the track and clamps down to hold the sail slides in. Its probably been lost on the 28.5.

 

[Bob]

Sail Stops

I have a 285 and I use a sail stop. In fact I have two. One in the mast and another one below decks where I can get it when I drop the one in the mast over board when I reef the main. I know it's going to happen one of these days! Use the link to the page on Sail Net's site to see what they look like. I use the one with the flat peice. They are $6 and your friend should be able to find one in a well stocked marine store or get it on the net.