Good idea Phil.
--- In [email protected], "Phil Agur" <pja...@...> wrote:
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> Mark's called for the right stuff.
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> 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.
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> Phil Agur
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> 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
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> "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.
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> Mark, Gratis (6115)
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> NOLA
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> 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
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> 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
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