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 Hard to raise the genoa in the furler track.		  New Topic  Reply to Topic
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dmarion
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Initially Posted - 04/20/2023 :  09:58:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
At the beginning of the season, I raise the genoa on the furler. It is a very difficult operation as the genoa gets stucked a couple of times during the ascent. I have to pull very hard to get it finally released and move again to the top. My question: do you know of any product that would make the sail slide easily to the top?
Daniel Marion
Zendo
Cat 250 WB 2001 Hull #592
Valleyfield, QC,
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islander
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Response Posted - 04/20/2023 :  10:53:19  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Mine is very tight also. I spray the bolt rope with silicone spray as it goes into the channel, spray pull repeat. It really helps.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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dmarion
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Response Posted - 04/20/2023 :  11:46:57  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Good idea. I was afraid the silicone would stain the fabric but maybe not if we are careful. Thanks for the suggestion.
Daniel Marion
Zendo
Cat 250 WB 2001 Hull #592
Valleyfield, QC,
Canada
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slacker
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Response Posted - 04/20/2023 :  12:40:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You might want to give Sailkote a try. Its a dry lubricant that advertises its good for sail tracks.
Paul Schupbach
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islander
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Response Posted - 04/20/2023 :  13:28:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I thought it might stain also but it didn't. I also spray it in the foil track up as far as you can reach before starting.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


Edited by - islander on 04/20/2023 15:52:54
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dmarion
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Response Posted - 04/21/2023 :  06:46:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Excellent! I will also look up Sailkote. Hope I can find it at my local chandlery. Thanks.
Daniel Marion
Zendo
Cat 250 WB 2001 Hull #592
Valleyfield, QC,
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