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aigen
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another hardware question

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Hello friends,

Yesterday, while close reaching, the cabintop jibsheet fairlead snapped off at the base; is replacing this a major task, or is there a way to just slide the car on/off the track?

Thank you,

Steve

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Parfait's Provider
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End Cap?

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Can't say that I have ever looked at your particular set up, but usually there is an end cap that can be removed so that the slides can be released from the track.
Keep on sailing,

Ken Coit, ND7N
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It's pretty simple

Post by John D. »

One screw to remove the plastic shoe from either end of the track, then slide the show out, and the car will come right off. On Lilypad, the track is 3/4" wide.
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aigen
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standing block

Post by aigen »

Thanks, Ken and John.

I found out it's easier to remove the shoe than the track. nyuk nyuk nyuk. Also, learned WM wants $65. ea. so I'll be looking online now.

Aloha,

Steve
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