Sail stop

wxt8981 · Jan 28, 2008

Hi:
I just drilled a hole through the track and I use a pin (with a short line to the mast, so it won't fall). Works great.
Wilhelm, V-257

jkitchens1317 JKitchens@... wrote: Does anyone know where I can purchase a sail stop? My Vega doesn't
have one. When I lower the main to tie it to the boom for storage, I
have a hard time keeping the sail slugs in the track.

Many thanks!

Jim Kitchens
V-2941

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wxt8981 · Jan 28, 2008

Hi Jim;
I have a hole (actually two holes, one on either side of the track) and I use a pin with a small line connected to the mast (so it won't fall down). When I want to take the main off, I just take out the pin. For storing the main on the boom, I roll up the main (on the boom) and use the main-sheet to keep the main on the boom. I start at the far end of the boom, and then loop the main sheet around the boom toward the mast. Then I cover all with the sail-cover.
I don't raise the boom. I have another pin in the track for the boom, about 3 inches below the top stop. If you like that pin also, then raise the main as far as it goes up to the top of the mast, then pull down and put the pin about an inch or two lower. I have a chackle to tension the mast (downward, plus that way you can also adjust the luff). The line goes up to that shackle and then down to a block on the mast. I sail almost 100% single handed, and so far all's just right.
Wilhelm. V-257

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Happy sailing! Wilhelmjkitchens1317 JKitchens@... wrote: Wilhelm, I see how that should work. I think in order to drop the
sail as close as possible to the boom, I'll need to raise the boom on
the lower track when storing the sail. Is that what you do? Thanks
for your help! Jim

brockhaus77 · Feb 2, 2008

Just to add my 1 cent:
Instead of a stop, you can also have a thin metal sheet
(Al?) that covers the part where the track gets wider
(so the sail slugs can come out). On my Vega, I have
such a sheet with an oval hole cut in it. It is fastened
to the mast with an oversized screw going through
that oval. Under usual running conditions, the screw
is tightened to hold the metal sheet in place where it will
prevent the sail slugs from falling out. If I WANT to remove
the sail, I loosen the screw, push the sheet back
(it is bent to hug the mast profile) and now the full
"gap" in the sail track is accessible.
Sorry if this sounds confusing - it really is very simple
(and, I suspect, standard on many Vegas).

- Sebastian (VegaLyra 1060)

wxt8981 · Feb 2, 2008

Hi Sebastian;
your way of keeping the slugs in the track is fine- though I think mine is easier. I don't have to use a screwdriver- I just pull out the carter pin and that's it.
Wilhelm, V-258

brockhaus77 sekuhn@... wrote: Just to add my 1 cent:
Instead of a stop, you can also have a thin metal sheet
(Al?) that covers the part where the track gets wider
(so the sail slugs can come out). On my Vega, I have
such a sheet with an oval hole cut in it. It is fastened
to the mast with an oversized screw going through
that oval. Under usual running conditions, the screw
is tightened to hold the metal sheet in place where it will
prevent the sail slugs from falling out. If I WANT to remove
the sail, I loosen the screw, push the sheet back
(it is bent to hug the mast profile) and now the full
"gap" in the sail track is accessible.
Sorry if this sounds confusing - it really is very simple
(and, I suspect, standard on many Vegas).

- Sebastian (VegaLyra 1060)

wxt8981 · Feb 3, 2008

Oh yea.. and then it makes klinkedikling and the overized know falls into the drink....
Wilhelm, V-257

brockhaus77 sekuhn@... wrote:

Vega1447 · Feb 3, 2008

I've had screwdrivers, pliers, assorted tools, go klinkedikling into bilge
and over the side - onomatapaeia (spelling???) indeed...

At least now I have a word other than #$^&!! to use..

John

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