[quote=DamonLinkous][quote=jalex]My bolt rope wants to pull out while hoisting my main. Seems like only in cetain sections but the boat is new to me. What should I look for? I would be happy to buy a new main if that would solve the problem but I don't want to do it and find out its something different. Anybody every need a scrap piece of stainless or aluminum for a project in the Florida panhandle, I'm your man, no charge. Have some hobie 16 booms I would give away to a fellow cat sailor as well. Least I can do for all the awesome free advice I get[/quote]
Do you mean that after the main is raised completely the bolt rope pops out along the mast? Or does it want to come out while you are raising it?
The bolt rope itself inside the luff can become stretched and therefore smaller diameter over the years, allowing it to slip out of the track. Assuming there is nothing wrong with your mast track (clean and inspect it carefully), that is probably the problem.
Luff ropes can be replaced by a sailmaker. If the rest of the sail is in good condition that would be an option. If you are on the panhandle you could let Shurr Sails take a look at it and give you an estimate.
I could use a couple of H16 booms to resurrect a couple of old boats, also need sails and lines. :-D[/quote]
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