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Steve Blackburn
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Initially Posted - 05/20/2008 :  11:05:29  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
This weekend I noticed that 2 sail slides are broken. The 2 top ones. I think they are sown on. What is the procedure to change these? If sown on, can I just use a small shackle to attach the new ones?

Also, mine are not flat as shown in the picture. They are round about the size of a pencil. Anyone have a size for this so I know what to buy at my sailshop?
Steve Blackburn, Calgary, AB
C250WB - 1999 - Hull 396
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 05/20/2008 :  11:37:28  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
Steve,
They sell plastic sleeves that I believe can be slipped thru the webbing and then a screw holds the sleeve together. The new slug is slipped thru the sleeve outside of the webbing and then the screw is attached. However, the sailmakers will probably indicate this is a temporary method until the webbing is undone and new sail slugs are sewn on.
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 05/20/2008 :  11:42:52  Show Profile
I replaced one last year. Cut off the old stitches holding the nylon strap to the sail slug with a razor blade. Ran the strap through the new slug.

Then sewed all the stitches back up with, I think, 8 thicknesses of polyester thread in a big needle with reef knots holding both ends. Heavy duty stitching. I expect the stitches to hold about 5 to 10 years.

You could also use heavy, waxed, cotton thread at one thickness which is designed for the job.
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JohnMD
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Response Posted - 05/20/2008 :  15:29:17  Show Profile
Look for a topic authored by AmericanRascal in 2006. Tells you exactly what you need. Put in the keywork slug.
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