The next year, I remembered to clean out the track with a Scotchbrite pad
and solvent. I then sprayed it with McLube and the sail worked even better
all season. This is by far the best way to do it. One of the many reasons
why I think it's crazy not to take your rig down each layup.

Maybe someone can suggest something that could be used in the pad
instead of
grease that won't stain sails but I don't know what it would be.
--
Roger Long

Thanks Roger, but taking the mast down this season isn't an option for
this owner unles there's problems. I like the McLube and I think it will
do a good enough job *if* the track is clean first. I know there is a
sort of slide car that is marketed for just this purpose, I just can't
find it.
Red