Hi,
I have replaced several slugs already, and they are very easy to do. Watch
the video on Sailrite for installing an outhaul slug it will show you the
proper proceedure which is the same for any sail slug.
Go to the link below, and then select the "Video" tab on the bottom.
http://www.sailrite.com/Slug-Coated-Outhaul-15-32
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Paul E.
1979 C&C 29 Mk1
S/V Johanna Rose
Carrabelle, FL
On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:50 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote:
> From: "Knowles Rich" <r...@sailpower.ca>
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:55:24 AM
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Broken Main Sail Slugs
>
> Nylon tie wraps work well.
>
> Rich Knowles
> Indigo. LF38
> Halifax
>
> On 2013-08-20, at 10:44, OldSteveH <oldste...@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> On our recent sailing trip two of the plastic/nylon slugs broke and need to
> be replaced.
> I would appreciate comments from others on the possibility of doing this
> ones self.
>
> The slugs are wrapped through their slots with a piece of webbing material
> which is stitched to the sail and is also melted or 'welded' to itself to
> attach slug to sail luff.
>
> The sail is older but still has good shape (kevlar). I am reluctant to keep
> spending money on an old sail but it is worth repairing if there is a good
> DIY solution for a non-sailmaker. I have watched some Youtube video on this
> but would appreciate comments from the list group.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Steve Hood
> S/V Diamond Girl
> C&C 34
> Lions Head ON
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