Does anyone have a source for bronze sail slides for a Nonsuch 30 sail track?
Mike
BIANKA
1986 30U
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FWIW, a quick scan of the internet found two places which offer them:
http://rigrite.com/Hardware/Track/Sailtrack_%20Slides.php
https://traditionalmarine.com/marine-hardware/sail-track-and-cars/
No endorsement implied. I’ve gotten useful information I needed for other boats from RigRite’s site but never ordered from them.
Also, Pt. Townsend Foundry doesn’t list them, but has a beautiful collection of stuff and might be helpful if contacted:
http://www.porttownsendfoundry.com/
– Bob
Solar Wind, Nonsuch 26C #143
We just changed our old grain sack for a newer but used sail with bronze slides. The slides kept jamming on those stainless banjo clamps (AKA hose clamps). Using a bench grinder, I ground a slope onto the edges of each slide, especially the top leading edge. They needed a bit of polishing with a wire wheel. It hoists and drops like a charm.
Alan & Tracy
Corvus, NS30C #216
Ashbridges Bay, Toronto
Mike Quill carries 7/8” bronze sail slides. Is that the size you need?
MarkPowers
La Reina 26C
Vancouver, B.C.
Good to know. Though I have already gotten some slides from Kim who had them laying about.