sticky sail slugs-mast track

[whipper_snapper]

My main has plastic slugs that slide up a mast track. It is a pain as it jams. What is the best stuff to spray into the mast track to lubricate it ?


Thanks

 

[rogersimms]

I have used HOLT PRO-LUBE Silicon.PTFE Lubricant. Minimises friction and helps prevent corosion in marine hardware such as luff groves and sail slides. Travellers and Tracks Blocks and Cleats
At least thats what is says on the can and has worked a treat for me

 

[sarabande]

candle wax - or beeswax, locally ?

But the cause of the jamming might be linked to the alignment of the slugs in the track. Are they loose in the luff of the sail ? Is there ablation of the aluminium / wood by the slugs ?

 

[lw395]

Almost any wax or silicone polish will help.
A wax polish with ptfe is my choice.
If you can somehow run a rag or similar soaked in polish up and down the track, it will help by cleaning out all the guano and grime.

 

[paulrae]

Mr Sheen works for me

 

[MoodySabre]

Another vote for PTFE spray.

 

[Heigaro]

I use a Teflon spray. Can't think of the product name and it's down on the boat. Mainsail slides up and down like a .... /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[Bejasus]

we use Sailkote

Great on everything from shower curtain track to sliding hatch runners.

 

[bobgoode]

Skip the sprays and go straight to starbright teflon grease. It's white, non sticky, last a season and very slippy.