Do any of my fellow cp19'ers know what size Sail Slug and screw on shackle you are using on your main? And how many I will need?
From doing some searches on here I found ½ inch round for the slug but not sure what length for the shackles
My main currently has the bolt rope and I would like to use the screw on shackles. I am not going to be able to get to the boat until this weekend to measure and would like to order them from sailrite today or tomorrow
Thanks
I can see slugs up the mast. Nothing wrong with the 'bolt rope' on the boom. Why creat an air gap between the sail and the boom?
skip.
I want them for ease of raising and lowering the main. I actually went to the boat and took the main down and ordered them from Sailrite. $21 shipped for what i needed ;D
I went with the Screw on Plastic Shackle Wide 5/8" and Slug Nylon Round 1/2" from sailrite.com. I spaced them 24" apart and used 8.
I ordered Thursday from sailrite and had them at my house Saturday via usps. Sailed today and everything worked out perfect. I really do need new sails but for a $20( shipped) investment I think it was worth it.
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Hi Matt:
My 23 came with slugs and I love 'em. The main literally slides down the mast when lowered. I had them on my original sail and when I had sails made, I told the sailmaker I wanted them also. I only regret not switching to a loose footed main, but that's another story.
I've dealt with Sailrite in the past...great people. They, like the Hutchins set the standard when it comes to customer service.
Bob23