[quote=MN3]I spray my track down with water after every weekend its on the beach but if my sails are getting hard to pull up...
i wrap a few inches of a pencil (or dowel, or pen cap, etc) around a cloth and clean the track by running it up and down the track (much easier if the mast is down :) ) -
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then after i get all the dirt out (and it's dry) ... i do it again but i spray marine silicone all over some new/clean cloth. I will go about 10' or so, return it to the base, pull it out, and start over with more silicone until the entire track is covered and smooth.
it is also a perfect time to use some type of home made "gauge" to make sure your track is not pinched anywhere - i use a little wooden wedge. if i find a pinch (from the mast cradle or other) that is sever enough to warrant it: i will use that wedge to gently tap the track open a bit w a small hammer (hitting the wooden wedge)
Also make sure your bolt rope isn't the issue
they tend to swell up with time
should not more than $200 to replace a bolt rope at a sail loft (or close)[/quote]
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