F25 winged mast track problem

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Kimberly
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F25 winged mast track problem

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Just launched the Kimberly yesterday and brought it up Lake Champlain to it's mooring!

During the lifting of the sail an old problem resurfaced....

My mast bolt rope track has a couple of broken spots on the first few feet and the sail feeder is missing one pin. This causes all kind of trouble as you can imagine.

Someone had replaced the first 3 feet of track in the past and this is where the problem is. I have looked on-line and found nothing that resembles the track.

Is this type of track extention or bolt rope feeder still available or who made them originally?

Any help would be appreciated!

Randy Clark
Randy Clark
Kimberly F-25 CFM 1982 Hull #56
TISC Mallets Bay
Colchester, Vermont

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Re: F25 winged mast track problem

Post by peaceandfreedom »

hello Randy,
I do not know if the bolt rope track is available any more. I do have some sections that came off a wing mast. How long of a piece do you need.
You may want to consider switching to a sail track that can accommodate slides, and add slides to your sail.
Using a bolt rope and track is a pain in the ass.

Happy sailing,

Jim D

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Re: F25 winged mast track problem

Post by Kimberly »

Hi Jim,

I was thinking about changing to a tides Marine track setup that puts a flexible track up the bolt track and uses carriages, next time I step the mast for bearings. Until then....

I will measure the section I need and take a picture of what I have tomorrow.

Thanks!!!!!
Randy C.
Randy Clark
Kimberly F-25 CFM 1982 Hull #56
TISC Mallets Bay
Colchester, Vermont

Kimberly
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Re: F25 winged mast track problem

Post by Kimberly »

Jim,

Here is are a couple of pictures of my lower track that needs to replaced as you can see it was replace long ago with a sort of similar track section.
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The section I need is 39" long. If you can sent me two pieces 39" long I will reimburse you. My number is 802-310-7459 (sonett323@gmail.com)

Thanks again!

Randy
Randy Clark
Kimberly F-25 CFM 1982 Hull #56
TISC Mallets Bay
Colchester, Vermont

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