Clipper 356 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Change to junk rig. Yup, if you want to go slow, look stupid and have average windward performance. I'm sure Greg Elliot would love to see a 10.6m junk rigged Elliott too, he would be so proud. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cantab 341 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Silicone 808 from CRC worked for me, spray mast track and slides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 316 Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Yup, if you want to go slow, look stupid and have average windward performance. I'm sure Greg Elliot would love to see a 10.6m junk rigged Elliott too, he would be so proud. I'm too stupid for words then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cantab 341 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Any silicone residue end up on deck? I recall someone saying NO silicone lube within 50m of boat. Yeah, know about fisheyes etc. Know about slipping on deck at inopportune moment too. Didn't spray it on the deck, probably makes it nice and shiny, but i'll leave that up to someone else to try if you can find someone that stupid. Meanwhile it works bloody brilliant on sail slides and tracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cantab 341 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I actually did my mast while it was lying down on the hard (not attached to boat!), but I would and have sprayed the slides and lower track on the boat. The effect is magic. You can put a little tube on the spray nozzle which helps direct it but I don't think its essential. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 244 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Dry Glide for me. Also use it on my Genoa car tracks and main traveler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 381 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I wrecked the balls in my traveller car with Sailkote . It makes them skid on the track rather than roll which gives them flat spots Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k88 8 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Yup, if you want to go slow, look stupid and have average windward performance. Tell that to this billionaire Black Perl owner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cantab 341 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Confirmed, it does look stupid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 356 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Tell that to this billionaire Black Perl owner Not sure what your point is, mine is clearly still correct... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 217 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Put some dishwashing liquid and water in a spray bottle. Use this to clean all ball bearing fittings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Yup, if you want to go slow, look stupid and have average windward performance. I'm sure Greg Elliot would love to see a 10.6m junk rigged Elliott too, he would be so proud. You have just insulted 1.2 billion Chinese Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markm 30 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 a vote for Dry Glide, unbelieveable difference Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 381 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 You have just insulted 1.2 billion Chinese And 1200 chairman mao cap wearers that aren’t Chinese Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,670 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Why all the hatred of junks? Ive come to the conclusion bermudan sloops are not very good but i would never be rude enough to say so to someone who owns one. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Why all the hatred of junks? Think a pointless unhelpful comment on a tech question thread suggesting a change to junk rig might be the primary reason? Plus in general junks are slow, look stupid, and have average windward performance... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 316 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Think a pointless unhelpful comment on a tech question thread suggesting a change to junk rig might be the primary reason? Plus in general junks are slow, look stupid, and have average windward performance... Talking of pointless, unhelpful comments...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 356 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Think a pointless unhelpful comment on a tech question thread suggesting a change to junk rig might be the primary reason. Seems about right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 157 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Think a pointless unhelpful comment on a tech question thread suggesting a change to junk rig might be the primary reason? Plus in general junks are slow, look stupid, and have average windward performance... My wife's uncle did a 7 year circumnavigation in Junk rigged boat, including the Aleutians, Alaska etc. They are a niche cruising rig with pros and cons, not for me but I think they have their place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 96 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 My wife's uncle did a 7 year circumnavigation in Junk rigged boat, including the Aleutians, Alaska etc. They are a niche cruising rig with pros and cons, not for me but I think they have their place. Yeah I don't disagree with that. Doesn't help with hoisting the main single handed on a 35 foot Elliott though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.