[C320-list] Mainsail track

[Joseph A. Revak, DMD,MAS]

John and Bobbi,
I have the strong track on my 387. It does help, but if you raise it from 
the cockpit you are still going through at least 2  blocks and have friction 
build up. Try what Pat says first, if you are not happy with that then go 
for it. It is a job to get it attached to the mast and only do it after the 
track has warmed up. It is not really flexible and will require some muscle. 
Also you will have to open the track some and maybe move the track opening 
up. Make sure of your mast measurement and make sure it goes all the way 
down to within about 2 inches from the gooseneck. Good luck. BTW it does 
come down REAL fast.
Joe Revak , Formerly #358
Joenopain at verizion.net
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From: <jpmesa at aol.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 12:36 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Mainsail track


> Does anyone have the Tides Marine Mainsail track system on their boat?? UK 
> thinks they are great and it is more than half the price of the Harken 
> system. The Tides is a simpler system compare to Harken but UK sure likes 
> them.? Both Bobbi & myself have pins and screws holding out shoulder 
> together so we need that extra help. Thought about a power winch but that 
> doesn't help reefing in a blow.? I have done all the standard mainsail 
> track cleaning etc. but we still need a little extra help.? John & Bobbi?? 
> Holokai 2
>