Indeed. The Tides Marine track works very well and is very easy to install (though you do need to use their slides).
Bob McLaughlin C&C 110 "Blue Devil" > On Jun 23, 2015, at 12:39 PM, RAYMOND SHIBE via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Peter, > Before Tides Marine Sail track I had to winch the sail all the way. Now, > after installing the sail track I am able to hoist to within 8-10 inches of > full hoist by hand. > Ray Shibe > 1984 C&C 41 > > > On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List wrote: > > I’ve been having issues with my mainsail. It seems the slides are bucking in > the mast track. > > Part of it is due to warn track, and part due to new(second hand)main sail > having full battens. I ended up ripping the luff cord trying to bring the > main down in a blow last year, and the patch job gave way on my first sail > this year. > > My slides are round barrel slug attached to grommets on the luff via > stainless shackles. Jiffy reefing makes things worse and so does the fact > that I never converted the masthead pulley after changing wire rope to 3/8” > halyard. > > > > Has anyone improved their mainsail track using something like this > > http://www.sailcare.com/sail-track-system.shtml > > > > > > Petar Horvatic > > Sundowner > > 76 C&C 38MkII > > Newport, RI > > > > > > > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh > Muckley via CnC-List > Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:38 AM > To: C&C List > Cc: Josh Muckley > Subject: Re: Stus-List Mixing Elbow - 2GM20F > > > > Yeah maybe it was short sided to use tape but the point was to "lubricate" > the threads and allow a tight enough connection. It is in fact tight enough > because my air filter now stays clean. Like i said, I may play hell getting > it apart should the need arise. As for fumes, i haven't noticed any.... > > Josh > > On Jun 23, 2015 7:40 AM, "Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List" > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I know That teflon tape is not used in fuel oil heating system lines because > the fuel dissolves teflon tape. > > Bill Bina > > On 6/23/2015 12:38 AM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote: > > > Hi Josh, > > Good point made regarding tapered thread sealing qualities and the lube aids > to obtaining a good mechanical seal. > > I'm a little dismayed that you used Teflon tape on the exhaust fittings. This > is probably the worst application for the product (second being any system > with a pump in it). It is best used in domestic water situations. > > At about 660 degrees F Teflon tape decomposes and emits a toxic fume. Fatal > to birds in the home when the frying pan gets too hot and probably not good > for humans in a small space either. > > I whole heartedly support the use of high temp anti-seize. It might stink a > wee bit on the first couple of runs but it probably won't harm you. > > Cheers, Russ > Sweet 35 mk-1 > > At 04:08 AM 22/06/2015, you wrote: > > > > Most if not all pipe dopes and Teflon tape sealers are not really there to > "seal" the threads of a NPT fitting from leaking. They are simply there to > lubricate the threads so a sufficiently tight connection can be made. The > lubricant may also help in disassembly. By design the mechanical > compression as a result of the tapered threads is what is actually supposed > to prevents leaks. Yes, you can use all manner of sealants which may "help" > but a proper NPT connection shouldn't need it. > > That being said, I used Teflon tape on my exhaust (3GM35F). Just 2 wraps. > I may have difficulty getting the joint apart, who knows. I also used a > bench vice to provide enough counter-torque. > > As a suggestion I would give high temp anti-seaze a try. It is usually > copper colored and most auto parts stores should carry it. If you've ever > replaced an O2 sensor they include a small tube. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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