Ken Heaton is wise.
Trust Ken Heaton.
All the best,
Edd
Edd M. Schillay
Starship Enterprise
C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B
City Island, NY
Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log
On Mar 25, 2014, at 5:03 PM, Ken Heaton <kenhea...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Jig-a-Loo is absolutely nothing like McLube and less than half the price.
>
> Jig-a-Loo is a silicone lubricant.
>
> McLube is a Dry Lubricant. They behave very differently.
>
> "Sailkote is a high performance dry lubricant specifically designed for
> marine use. Sailkote is a translucent liquid that sprays or wipes on and
> completely dries in seconds. So, unlike oils, silicones, and waxes, it will
> never attract dirt, water and contaminants that eventually degrade
> lubrication performance."
>
> MSDS Sheets on both:
>
> http://www.jigaloo.com/us/pdf/US-JIG-A-LOO(JIGUSA701_JIGUSA1601&JIGUSA501)_EN.pdf
>
> http://www.hoister.com/uploadedFiles/Product_Support/PDF/ML1-ML2_Sailkote-Domestic-Aerosol_MSDS_Eng.PDF
>
> Ken H.
>
>
>
> On 25 March 2014 17:35, JOHN D IRVIN <john.ir...@rogers.com> wrote:
> Jig-a-Loo is similar to McLube and less than half the price.
>
> From: Paul Fountain <paul.fount...@sympatico.ca>
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 2:17:29 PM
>
> Subject: Re: Stus-List 1986 33MKII
>
> Terry,
>
> I have a C&C 33-II 1985, and there is no plastic track on my mast where the
> main hoists - it takes a flat slide, 7/8" wide, 1 1/2" long and 1/8" thick
> the track sides are a bit wider than the thickness of the loop on the
> slides.
>
> A strong track is on the wish list - but unfortunately not very close to the
> top, as the system works well except for the slides catching on the gate
> where they are inserted into the mast - I need to redesign the gate.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Terry
> pearson
> Sent: March 25, 2014 1:06 PM
> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> Subject: Re: Stus-List 1986 33MKII
>
> Its not a strong track, i wish it were. it fits inside the internal grove on
> my mast, Ive searched the internet and have not been able to identify what
> it is. its a white plastic liner that fits inside the internal mast groove.
> Its is getting brittle and has broken off several times on the lower edge,
> creating all kinds of problems. my groove is round yet has a flat groove on
> the outer edge of the internal round groove, if that makes sense. I'm at the
> point now that I'm considering ordering several flat and round slugs to see
> what fits. Dwight, I'm taking that your using flat slides, what does your
> mast groove look like?
>
> Thanks,
> Terry
> On Mar 25, 2014, at 10:19 AM, dwight <dwight...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Rick
> >
> > I can hoist the main sail on my 35 MKII to within at least 2 feet of
> > the top without a winch or strong track. My main sail is equipped
> > with polymer slides that measure 1.47" long by 0.87" wide by 0.31"
> > thick, measured as carefully as I could with the sail rolled and pack
> > in its bag and these work very well in the as manufactured aluminium
> > track. I also have to deal with the added friction involved with
> > leading the halyard through turning blocks to the cockpit. I can
> > raise it all the way to the top without winch if I or someone else
> > pulls the halyard where it exits the mast. I cleaned and sanded the
> > track in the mast at the same time as I sanded my mast a few years
> > back and I don't use any lubricant on the slides. The sail does not
> > fall like the blade of a guillotine again because of friction on the
> > halyard from the turning blocks but I consider that a good thing as it
> > aids me in a controlled packing the sail without having to deal with
> > all the sail laying on the deck to start with... I don't have lazy
> > jacks or my Dutchman system installed and I usually end up packing my
> > mainsail alone the way I like it done, hopefully training it to fall the
> same way every time. Maybe I am just a very strong man for my age.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of
> > Rick Brass
> > Sent: March 25, 2014 11:33 AM
> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> > Subject: Re: Stus-List 1986 33MKII
> >
> > Before you even think about removing the "slide" track, go on line and
> > make sure it is not a Tides Marine Strong Track.
> >
> > If it is a strong track, it is one of the better upgrades that could
> > have been done on your boat. Performance is far better than you will
> > get from sail slugs in an internal track. I can hoist the main on my
> > 38 to within about 2 feet of the top without putting the halyard on a
> > winch. Sand if you let the halyard go, the sail comes down like the blade
> of a guillotine.
> > Periodic maintenance is to flush the rack with dish soap and fresh water.
> >
> > Rick Brass
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On Mar 24, 2014, at 21:12, Terry pearson <tvpear...@mchsi.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> On my 33MKII mast, the previous owner placed a nylon (or
> >> similar)slide in
> > the mast track. I want to remove the "slide" track and go back to the
> > original sail slides for this mast, but I cant seem to find anything
> > telling me the proper size. the track appears to be able to
> > accommodate either round slugs or flat slides.is this possible? I
> > tried measuring the slide slot and it appears to be 15/16th wide flat
> slide .can anyone confirm this?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Confused:=)
> >>
> >>
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