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Head of Main Sail Pops Out of Track

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Head of Main Sail Pops Out of Track

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 3:47 am
by carlbraden
Hello 109 sailors,
We have had our main top 4 to 6 slides pop out of the Tides Marine track when reefed and with backstay.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Has anyone replaced their track because of this problem?
I am thinking as its a 2004 boat the track will be worn and likely failing under load.
Thanks in advance for your responses and thoughts.
Carl

Re: Head of Main Sail Pops Out of Track

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 6:03 am
by Vento Solare
Carl,

The Tides Marine track is an after market add-on for the J/109 and not the one design standard. The original Sparcraft mast is setup for one design sails with a luff rope. Some have sails made with the luff rope replaced with slugs such as the Bainbridge A117.

I would check with a local rigger / sail maker and have the track and slides inspected to see which parts are worn for replacement.

Re: Head of Main Sail Pops Out of Track

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:39 pm
by carlbraden
Thanks Bill.

Re: Head of Main Sail Pops Out of Track

Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:48 am
by carlbraden
Are there any 109 owners who have bought a Tides Marine track that could please share the specification or part number that I can use to replicate the order?
Thanks
Carl
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