Mark's called for the right stuff.
This time of year it's typical to have a number of spider nests appear in those grooves. For that reason I try to make up a lube patch of some kind and run it up and down (don't forget a messenger line) to clear the groove without transferring the problem to the sail's luff. If you've got a sail maker in your harbor see if they have a scrap of luff tape about a foot long and start with that. Phil Agur <http://www.catalina27.org/public_pages/profile270.htm> s/v Wing Tip C270 LE #184 MMSI 366901790 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ChefYaz Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 5:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [IC27A] sail hoist "Mc Lube", it's a "dry Teflon" type available at West, most chandleries or online. Race boats use it everywhere, especially in the luff groove. Mark, Gratis (6115) NOLA From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Leroy Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 5:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [IC27A] sail hoist Hi all. my headsail with #6 luff tape requires much force to hoist up the furler groove. Can i put lube on the sail luff tape to ease the friction? and what is a safe lube to use ?// leroy
