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Hi

At the weekend the little black slug broke off my sail, Questions, should I just ignore it as my older sail did not have a slug,
should I tie the tack to the mast as I did in Phantom,

and my older sail needs some attention in the bolt rope area (worn thin at the batten end where the plastic pockets rub on the mast) Who would you recomend to carry out the repair? Im Oxford based.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Simon 1970

Hi Simon, I think you need to get a replacement, as this slug takes all the tack load. Short term you can tie the tack around the mast .
If you can take a picture of the tack area I will see what we can do to help.
Brian
Windsport Spriint 15 technical support.

Hi Brian

Thanks for the advice, will get my son to help with sending a picture.

Are you at Grafham by any chance ?. If so will see you there.


Cheers Simon 1970

hi Simon, no problem.
Sorry will not be supporting the Graham Sprint 15 event as our Windsport class support conflicts with the on site chandlery fanchise.
No problem, we will provide the best service we can remotely!
Brian
Windsport Sprint 15, sales & technical support.

Hi Simon

are you talking about the slug attached to the foot of the sail through the eyelet (downhaul)?

i attached one to mine with a jubilee clip. i can send a photo if this is the area you are talking about. Suggitt sails in Reddich helped me.

Regards, Phil.

Suggit Sails fitted a slug for me too, whilst I waited. I think his minimum charge is £40 but he can do a few bits for that.

Sail now sorted, Thanks to Brian and the Windsport team, great service.

Many Thanks

Simon 1970