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We're also going with TidesMarine.

Littlegull mast had to go with new Schaefer sailtrack.

Because the bronze track was worn at least 1/16" on one side

as if it spent its whole life holding the main on a starboard reach.

Can't remember which side.


Bad enough to worry that StrongTrack would wear, because there wasn't enough

'flat' metal for the rather soft plastic to bear on.

More like an edge that would wear and cut.

And of course, possibly become crooked over time. Or even pull off!


How the bronze track got worn on one side only is hard to fathom...

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Maybe she did the transpac. Mine is in good shape. I was surprised to see they used self tapping screws to build the mast (track attachment too) . I am going to rivet it back on.

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Last weekend I had to replace my fence. Put my son to work and we built this.

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The boat is outside and staged for stepping and launch. I stripped the bottom but need to repair a crack in the keel before I barrier coat and bottom paint her I'm going to miss my self imposed America's Cup race deadline this weekend. I would be able to watch from my mooring but will have to watch from another boat. I'm going to step her tomorrow. I also hacked together an interior for this season - big plans for the interior next winter.

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Yesterday I took the Gail Grace for a shakedown cruise from the boatyard to her new home in Monroe Harbor in downtown Chicago. Light air downwind run so we popped the chute only to discover it had a Michigan State Spartan S logo. Might have to do something about that. Still have a long punch list but it will far more pleasant to work on it while she is on the can.