When the fabric around the main bolt rope starts to look a little wrinkled, is that the bolt rope stretching? Is there anything to be concerned about other than the sail being a little harder to raise? I can deal with that.
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Bill Townsend
G-Cat 5.0
Sarasota
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Bolt Rope
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Posted: Jun 06, 2024 - 09:22 PM
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Posted: Jun 06, 2024 - 10:49 PM
It's not a bad idea to add a quick spray of McLube Sailkote to keep the sails moving smoothly into the mast. Less abrasion means a longer time before needing a bolt rope repair or replacement. Some wrinkling is probably unavoidable, especially with Dacron.
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Tom
NACRA 5.7 (1984 Sail 181)
Pennsylvania
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