I am interested in getting a track gate to keep the sail slides in the track when lowering the sail on my Hunter 37 Cutter. Does anyone know where I can find one?
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The problem that I had with the conventional track blocks that tighten in with a screw knob was that they did not let me get the sail down to the boom when I was reefing. I made a gate that covers the slot that you insert the slugs in (after you insert them) I made it out of 1/8 SS. Here is a picture. It fastens into two tapped holes in the mast and covers the slot so the slugs slide past and right down to the boom.
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Richard, that thing looks fine and I commend you for making something that works to solve this annoying issue. Well done!
Steve, you are right... except that Rig-Rite apparently know they are an exclusive supplier for Kenyon spars and others because their prices are astronomical (alumimum mast step casting, $265-- should be $65. Complete boom assembly for my boat, over $750 plus $250 shipping, when I could drive 4 hours and pick it up-- DAMCO have one for $595. And don't get me started on their prices for old-gen Schaefer halyard stoppers. Sheesh.)
Steve, you are right... except that Rig-Rite apparently know they are an exclusive supplier for Kenyon spars and others because their prices are astronomical (alumimum mast step casting, $265-- should be $65. Complete boom assembly for my boat, over $750 plus $250 shipping, when I could drive 4 hours and pick it up-- DAMCO have one for $595. And don't get me started on their prices for old-gen Schaefer halyard stoppers. Sheesh.)
Catalina Direct has several mast gates at affordable prices http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.search
Having just moved from a Catalina 22 to a Hunter 27 I am still familiar with their inventory.....lol
Having just moved from a Catalina 22 to a Hunter 27 I am still familiar with their inventory.....lol
Try Sail Track Stops at Sailcare for $8 or so. West also sells about the same thing. Or make your own by using a short SS bolt with a head that fits the track. Use a fender washer and a wing nut. Bingo, you are done.
See http://www.sailcare.com/sailtrackstops.shtml
See http://www.sailcare.com/sailtrackstops.shtml
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