Main sail woes

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Herb

I am sure that this has been covered before but i need the help on this one. I have just run all my control lines to the cockpit to allow for safer sailing. But when i raise the main it has a habit of droping out of the mast track. I remember someone talked about putting a plate over it however would appreciate any help or ideas that are out there. Thanks.
 
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CHARLIE

Track stop

I have a slide bolt that fits into the mast slot and is tightened down with a large nylon nut. It fits in above the mast gate after youv'e feed the main in. It stops the lugs from falling out when you lower the main.
 
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Pete Staehling

Mast Gates

Check out the link below for one solution. There is also a guy (Joe Martinak?) who makes a nice stainless set for a reasonable price. I can dig up his address if you are interested. The gate thingies are a great answer for boats that are kept in a slip or mooring and the main sail stays rigged. They would be a pain for a trailor sailor. In that case the stop is the best answer. With the gates reefing is much easier, but if you trailer they would have to be removed each time.
 
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Ted

Mast gate info wanted

Pete, I would be interested in getting more info on the mast gate you mentioned. Could you please post the address? BTW I didn't see the link in your post. Ted
 
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Pete

More Mast Gate Info

I don't know why the link didn't show up. It was: http://www.spiritone.com/~mack/c22/techtips/mastgate/mastgate.htm Joe's email address is: JoeMartinek@StarBand.net He charges $30 for a nice set of stainless gates. Pete Staehling
 
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Herb

Thanks Pete

Thanks forthe help onthisone. Thelink and tip for Joe were just what the situation required.. Herb DayDream
 
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