We're getting down to the detail on our rerigging project. One of the items on the list is to add a Tides track to the mast. We have a few questions:
1.) The boat has a Kenyon 4873 mast with a K-73540 internal luff track (part numbers from Rigrite.com). The measuring guides indicate a #4 lip thickness, but it's between a Q and R slot width. Q is a little loose and R is somewhat of a friction fit but it does seem to fit. The track is painted, which leads me to believe R is the correct fit. What have other 35-3 and similar owners ordered?
2.) The sail has batten receptacles with pins that look like they would fit the SH-403 slide, but the site doesn't have specific information on the pin dimensions. The batten receptacle pins measure .375" diameter with a 1" shank that fits into the slide sleeve. The shank has a threaded end that receives a 1/2" nut. Would this work with the SH-403 slide or do I need to replace the batten receptacle on the sail?
SH-403
I sent the same questions to Tides, but I thought it would be good to ask here as well.
1.) The boat has a Kenyon 4873 mast with a K-73540 internal luff track (part numbers from Rigrite.com). The measuring guides indicate a #4 lip thickness, but it's between a Q and R slot width. Q is a little loose and R is somewhat of a friction fit but it does seem to fit. The track is painted, which leads me to believe R is the correct fit. What have other 35-3 and similar owners ordered?
2.) The sail has batten receptacles with pins that look like they would fit the SH-403 slide, but the site doesn't have specific information on the pin dimensions. The batten receptacle pins measure .375" diameter with a 1" shank that fits into the slide sleeve. The shank has a threaded end that receives a 1/2" nut. Would this work with the SH-403 slide or do I need to replace the batten receptacle on the sail?
SH-403
I sent the same questions to Tides, but I thought it would be good to ask here as well.