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redeye
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Initially Posted - 10/14/2020 :  10:46:55  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
anybody recommend a source for 1 inch t-track for a spinnaker ring car?

any company product you would suggest?

Thank You

regards.ray
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
"Lee Key" '84 Catalina 25
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 10/14/2020 :  16:39:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Ray, here’s something like mine.

Schaefer makes it. It’s not cheap, about $50 for a two foot length

https://www.shopsoundboatworks.com/sc1siant2.html
Bruce Ross
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keats
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Response Posted - 10/14/2020 :  17:54:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
How long a piece did you need Ray? I picked up about an 18" piece at a chandlery some time back and I don't see myself ever using it, or all of it.

Edit: I should mention it's stainless steel.
Tim Keating
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Edited by - keats on 10/14/2020 19:37:46
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redeye
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Response Posted - 10/19/2020 :  04:59:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
<< How Long >>

Tim, I don't really know I've just begun the process of learning. Eme at raymondswords at gmail and we can discuss.

I emailed you through the forum
Ray in Atlanta, Ga.
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Edited by - redeye on 10/19/2020 10:53:02
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keats
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Response Posted - 10/19/2020 :  12:10:54  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I just emailed you Ray.
Tim Keating
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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 11/20/2020 :  01:28:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I love Garhauer Marine. They are the OEM supplier to Catalina Yachts for blocks, etc.
I have ordered through their website, kinda clunky, but it’s worth it.

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https://www.garhauermarine.com/products

Track (1-inch)
Looks like it’s Aluminum, but you would have to call
https://www.garhauermarine.com/track-blocks-accessories/t-track/t-track-1-wide-tt-1.html
Russ Johnson
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Sailynn
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Response Posted - 11/22/2020 :  00:06:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Like Russ Johnson, I buy from Garhauer
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 11/23/2020 :  12:52:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Length will depend on how you plan to use the pole. If you do not plan to store the pole vertically against the front of the mast, then 2' should be plenty. If the former, then probably 10 ft plus a stationary ring below the track to secure the bottom (forward end) of the pole. When flying a spinnaker, you want the pole to be fairly close to the boom, above usually, or below, depending on the size of your spinnaker, so the track doesn't need to be very long. Many people do not use a track at all. most of the time, you want the pole to be level.
DavidP
1975 C-22 SK #5459 "Shadowfax" Fleet 52
PO of 1984 C-25 SK/TR #4142 "Recess"
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