mast slide

Hello,
I am restoring the Nonsuch 30 . New engine (Mitsubishi), new Quantum sail, new tank … I have started the overhaul of the mast. The rail is in good condition. We have partly dismantled it to treat the small corrosion according to the instructions on the site. Everything has been reassembled in TEFGEL. But I have to change the bronze slides which are out of order. I do not know how to find them and the exact quantity needed for my mast. Can you help me? Where I can buy it ? I am in France.
Thank you

Philippe Dupront

KARIBU NS30U # 384

Cap d’Agde / France

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from the Nonsuch marketplace.

https://nonsuch.org/items-for-sale/13414336

Real cast bronze slides. Far better than the stamped slide in your photo. They are very hard to find new and if you do they are very expensive. If your sail needs more than 22 just use the old ones on the bottom where they don’t slide much.

They might seem expensive but you won’t need to buy a Tides track.

Whatever you do don’t buy new stainless steel slides because you will curse them every time you (try to) drop the sail. https://shop.yachtshop.ca/bainbridge-external-track-mast-slide-5-8-stainless.html These may be what you have in the photo.

Tom
26C #28 Penetang

Hi Tom ,
Thanks for your support . I try to contact him. It is the best way.

Philippe Dupront

KARIBU NS30U # 384

Cap d’Agde / France

https://rigrite.com/Hardware/Track/Sailtrack_%20Slides.php

Seem to have most types

Thor,
Rigrite lists the heavy duty cast bronze slides but does not have a “Buy” tab beside the listing. I wonder if they are a special order?
Mark Powers

Thanks Thor for your link. I send my order . No answer from from the sale ad on the site.

Philippe Dupront

KARIBU NS30U # 384

Cap d’Agde / France

Greetings Phil from France,

Please do check Toplicht.de
They carry a lot of rare bronze slides and other cool stuff used on Nonsuch boats.

mark h
n36#25
netherlands, EU

thanks but it’s not the right size . We have also https://www.alabordage.fr/fr/rails-chariots-tangons/2175-5876-coulisseau-de-mat-rail-creux-laiton.html#/2071-largeur-16_mm the same in France.

Philippe Dupront

KARIBU NS30U # 384

Cap d’Agde / France

forgot to mention. Toplicht.de is from Germany.