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jmczzz
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Initially Posted - 05/19/2016 : 04:22:51

The main on the new to us 78 C25 has a bolt rope rather than slugs.
Any info on this available?
thanks JMc

1978 C25 SK SR # 808

OJ
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Response Posted - 05/19/2016 : 05:12:07

Briefly, more friction = more effort + more time to raise the sail. You could sew sail slugs on yourself or take to a sail loft. If course there's more hardware (this is the land of overabundance after all) like tracks - but that's another chapter.

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 05/19/2016 : 08:33:34

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Originally posted by OJ

...If course there's more hardware (this is the land of overabundance after all) like tracks - but that's another chapter.

Not sure why... The slugs should work in the same kerf as held the bolt rope--just make sure they're the right size.

The biggest drawback to a bolt rope and advantage of slugs is for those who leave the sail on in the slip or on the mooring. With a bolt rope, the sail ends up lying on the boat until you roll it up onto the boom--with slugs, it sort of self-flakes to the boom (at least at the mast). "Sail track gates" are helpful for keeping the slugs captive, although a sail-stop can keep them from getting down to the opening--but that holds them higher above the boom.

If you always remove the sail, a bolt rope might be a little more convenient. Dry lube can reduce its friction somewhat, but there's more friction.

Dave Bristle
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Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge

islander
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Response Posted - 05/19/2016 : 13:31:27

By any chance are there small grommets spaced about 15" apart running up the luff behind the bolt rope? If there are you can add slugs yourself. Sailrite has the slugs and shackles and is an easy DIY.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Akenumber
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Response Posted - 05/19/2016 : 17:33:59

I have grommets behind rope on what is the original main with slugs installed. I also just installed a mast gate and really liked the way it worked out. The mainsail canvas almost looks a little funny now, but covers much better and reefing is much much better.

Ken
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