Hi All -
Let me know if anyone has any of the cast bronze 7/8" sail track slides they would be willing to sell to me. I need 15 more to replace the ones on my sail. I’ve already reached out to Quill and Quantum but neither have any. Other than my marine consignment shops you’re my last hope!
Thanks!
Bob Gehrman
NS36 #52 “Fortunate”
Greenwich Bay, Rhode Island
Bob,
What about Bacon’s in Annapolis. They may have a beat up, old sail that has some.
Cheers,
Butch
Butch Garren
Nonsuch 30 #196 “Whiskers II”
SIYC Slip 12
Solomons, MD
They have some that are 1" but no 7/8" !
Bob-
They’re available, but you may have to have them shipped from overseas. Here’s two sources in the US:
https://www.rwrope.com/shop/davey-company-external-brass-sail-slide-21594#attr=1770,15638
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323270829904
Overseas may be cheaper even with shipping if you want new:
https://www.norfolkmarine.co.uk/sail-slide-external-brass-3-4
https://fostersshipchandlery.co.nz/products/sail-slides-brass-external
Dan Weinstein
Look Farther, 30C #205
East Greenwich RI
Neither of those offerings has 7/8” slides.
Ward Woodruff
For cast, you could try JM Reineck & Son: http://www.bronzeblocks.com/ . You need to open/download their catalog. A search for “slides” has the 7/8" at the bottom of page 3.
-Dan
These truly look like the 7/8" slides that my former boat had. Good find, Daniel.
Ernie A. in Toronto
Hi Bob,
I do have cast bronze slides from my original Hood sail. They are at home. I am cruising Maine and plan to return home August 16. Please check back with me then. rmwoodwkg@gmail.com
Rick Merullo
NS30U 471
Moonbeam
Manchester MA
I bought the last of Mike Quill’s supply when I got my new sail a couple of years ago. I have maybe two or three extras if that is any help.
Sounds like you may have a closer and better option. Let me know if you need mine.
Paul M
NS30U #211, Sandpiper
Cowichan Bay, B.C.
Thanks All - I was able to track down enough for what I need to replace mine. Thank you for all the offers!
Bob Gehrman
NS36 #52 “Fortunate”
Greenwich Bay, RI
Bob,
I do have at least 15 bronze slides. Are you still interested?
Rick Merullo
NS30U 471
Moonbeam 471
Manchester MA
I am if Bob isn’t
Thanks Rick - I got what I needed. Go for it Val!
Hi Rick, I sent you a message from the Nonsuch Directory link. Hopefully you received it.
Feel free to email me directly at val.boudreau@live.ca
Val
Bob are you looking for slides that are stamped or cast?
Randy
Val,
I have slides for you. I emailed you to your Val.boudreau@live.ca address.
Rick
