Select to expand quotesouthace said..
I'm not 100% happy with my boltrope slugs and not really at a stage where I can change the rig to track and car. My problem is the nylon slugs seem to jam when raising and lowering the main.
I replaced them with longer style slugs when I first purchaced the yacht but still no avail. I see the picture below the slugs have a wheel at the back of the slug , not sure on that purpose or if it would solve my problem.
I was thinking of wheels on the sides but so far are unable to track anything likewise. has anyone here got any recommendations to solve me problem?
I'd have a good look at the track itself and the masthead sheave, Rumblefish can also access these if you are handy to him.
www.deckhardware.com.au/-products/search/?s.q=slides&s.l.c=100&s.l.o=asc
New Genoa into fuller, mainsail track..no more problems... I use beeswax ,cost loose change from Bunnings, they call it furnisher polish, easy to apply.
Im surprised no ones mentioned it. Someone told me once use dish washing liquid as a lubricant to aid main sheet track/slug jamming, and for a temporary fix it works well, we used it many times. And if it rains track is left very clean 
Select to expand quoteTrek said..
Im surprised no ones mentioned it. Someone told me once use dish washing liquid as a lubricant to aid main sheet track/slug jamming, and for a temporary fix it works well, we used it many times. And if it rains track is left very clean
im gonna give that a go!
Select to expand quoteSectorsteve said..Trek said..
Im surprised no ones mentioned it. Someone told me once use dish washing liquid as a lubricant to aid main sheet track/slug jamming, and for a temporary fix it works well, we used it many times. And if it rains track is left very clean
im gonna give that a go!
We do the same, works a treat.
Select to expand quoteOffthegrid said..Sectorsteve said..Trek said..
Im surprised no ones mentioned it. Someone told me once use dish washing liquid as a lubricant to aid main sheet track/slug jamming, and for a temporary fix it works well, we used it many times. And if it rains track is left very clean
im gonna give that a go!
We do the same, works a treat.
I,m going to give that a go as well , sounds like a top idea !!! " Madge ! your soaking in it ! "
Select to expand quoteSandS said..Offthegrid said..Sectorsteve said..Trek said..
Im surprised no ones mentioned it. Someone told me once use dish washing liquid as a lubricant to aid main sheet track/slug jamming, and for a temporary fix it works well, we used it many times. And if it rains track is left very clean
im gonna give that a go!
We do the same, works a treat.
I,m going to give that a go as well , sounds like a top idea !!! " Madge ! your soaking in it ! "
keep it clean Sands
I have used this www.blackwoods.com.au/lubricants-lubrication-equipment/lubricants-low-friction/dry-glide-with-ptfe/crc-3040-dry-glide-with-teflon-150gram/p/00919632 for various jobs and it would probably help as well if you sprayed it on the slugs and in the track
It drys and leaves a slippery film on the surfaces
It is not cheap but works well
Regards Don
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SandS I know who Madge is! Lets see who else does, its an undercover age test 
All depends on which 'Madge' you're talking about, the American one (Jan Shiner) died in 2004 and the Australian one one still lives in Corrimal near Wollongong. Her brother Chris, is more well known than she is.
Select to expand quoteLazzarae said..Trek said..
SandS I know who Madge is! Lets see who else does, its an undercover age test
hahahahh !! ok i have a further crack ....... " its gentle on your hands while you do the dishes " " dishwashing detergent !!!????" "Madge your soaking in it !!"
some of the crap i remember ............ terrible isn't it ! I wish I took as much notice of my teachers as i did of the tv after school !!!
