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Re: [world-cruising] Strong Track sailtrack and Spin-Tec Furlers

From: Bryan Genez (no email)
Date: Tue Oct 05 2004 - 09:03:20 EDT

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    Brian and Elaine Timmins wrote:

    > Does anyone out there have any experience with Tides Marine "Strong Track"
    > mainsail track system? I'm considering installing it to make hoisting and
    > lowering easier. The sales hype makes it sound great.

    Yes. I've had a Strong Track mainsail system for five years. It has worked
    well, though today it's not as friction-free as it was when new. At some
    point, I'll need to buy a new track. Probably not for a few years, though.

    The Strong Track system is not as friction-free as are the roller-bearing
    cars (like Harken Battcars), but it's much less expensive and much lighter
    in weight. I recommend it.

    -- 
    Best,
    Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
    "Capella" Valiant 40 #158
    Annapolis, MD
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