James Carlisle
Junior Member
My 1985 E32 is equipped with the original Kenyon mast with the standard luff track, the sail is fitted with white plastic guides. The problem is it takes an inordinate amount of effort to raise the mainsail. Once it is up it will not drop independently it requires one to pull it down. I've been doing this for some time but it has occured to me that this shouldn't be necessary. Rather than purchasing an electric winch to do the work is it possible that the guides in the track are the problem? Or maybe the exit block at the top of the mast has a bearing problem? Here in central Kansas there are no professional shops and the work is usually owner provided. I've visited the rigrite.com site but they're not too friendly to non-professionals. Any history with this problem? Any suggestions? Should I try to replace track ,guides, etc.?
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