Main Sail runners (?)

[jorgefife]

Just got a nice good sail for my H33,1982
I am missing a few of the plastic runners, shaped like a cylinder, that run on a track and go up the mast.
What are they called, and where do I buy some?
This looks like a pretty dumb request, but there you have it
Thanks for helping

 

[jorgefife]

Just got a nice good sail for my H33,1982
I am missing a few of the plastic runners, shaped like a cylinder, that run on a track and go up the mast.
What are they called, and where do I buy some?
This looks like a pretty dumb request, but there you have it
Thanks for helping

Sorry, but these things I an looking for run in the track on the boom, if that helps you to direct me better

 

[SamLust]

They are usualy referred to as "sail slides" or "slugs". Once you measure what you have on the recent sail, and confirm that they work on your mast you can find them at Weat marine or any decent place that serves sailors.

 

[jorgefife]

Thanks!
Will take a sample to them for a match

 

[Ed Schenck]

Our West Marines seldom have these smallish sailboat related items. They can, of course, order them. Your store in Houston may be large enough. I buy small sail related items here: http://search.sailrite.com/?freeText=sail slugs . Link does not work very well, type "sail slugs" in their Search. There is a whole page including the cylindrical like yours.

 

[rardiH36]

Having bought a few used sails and having to change out the slugs/slides to fit my boom and mast tracks, I found that replacements not only must be the correct width, but also the right thickness for the track. So be sure you consider every dimension before ordering on-line. Another option is your local sail loft (sail maker). They should either have a good selection of new slides on hand -- maybe even a recycle bin from which they'll sell you used ones.