Top of mast.Main Sail stuck

[Brian D]

Now it sounds like you need to lube the sail track. You do have a sail track, yes?

 

[Ozpilot414]

Yes I do! And yes I did lube it up with some silicone spray... no love.

 

[Brian D]

I wonder it there is a slight dent in the track near the top that is causing the sail glide to stick? Can you take your mast down and inspect it? PITA, I know, but you might have to do this anyway.

 

[Ozpilot414]

it was the sheave.....replaced.....now to test it....

 

[Brian D]

Excellent. Sounds like @sailme88 was the winner. LOL

Test then enjoy the rest of the summer.

 

[Ozpilot414]

 

[mark porter]

I used to experience a lot of friction/drag hoisting and lowering the main sail, to the point where the winch would hardly do it. I started cleaning and waxing the mast each time it was down, especially waxing the slug track and polishing it. Now sails go up by hand, no winch needed, and fall back down easily when lowering.

 

[Ozpilot414]

What kind of wax did you use?

 

[mark porter]

I use some leftover automotive at the moment but thinking about switching to marine as it lasts a little longer so I hear

 

[mark porter]

Plus I suspect cleaning and waxing would reduce wear/tear on sheaves and protect the anodized mast too

 

[Ozpilot414]

It’s so good to have her back! And the sail goes up and down LIKE A HOT KNIFE THROUGH BUTTER. Thanks for the advice!