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Mike Bergmann
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Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2003 - 07:05 pm:   

If you are using a sail with a boltrope in the original groove, I recommend that you spray the entire length of the boltrope liberally with "Sailcote" or some other dry teflon lubricant while hoisting. The sail will distribute the lube all the way up the groove.

My main literally falls out of the track when I dump the halyard. Another advantage of this is that any halyard tension changes or cunningham adjustments show up immediately, so sail trim is better.

If you do this at the beginning of the season, and again about 6 weeks later, that should be good for the season. If the sail gets sticky, just do it again. Do your jibs too - you will get better trim there too.

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