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[dano11]

I just recently purchased a 35 foot schock and have taken it sailing about ten times. The jib track on the front stay has split at the top to about ten feet down, I am wondering what the best way to fix it is also it appears most of the running rigging needs to be replaced. All the advice I can get is much needed. Also how would I go about replacing the track and rigging. It does not have roller furling

[Lancer28]

Replace one item at a time, each payday. This means in no time, you'll be back to new! I was doing that routine before I retired and it worked awesome.

I would simply replace your jib track that split. Can you figure out the manufacturer? A repair there on a already weakened item would never be the same, and I don't think you'd be able to sleep at night in a storm knowing that it was patched back together.

[TrueBlue]

By jib track, don't you mean the furler foil (if you have a furling jib)? If so, all current manufacturers should be able to provide replacement parts for their furlers.

[AjariBonten]

Welcome to "Wallet Draining 101" .... oh... I mean..... Sailing!!!

Welcome aboard, this is a good place for information, commiseration, and fun.

Fred

[tenuki]

welcome to sailnet, this is an excellent place to complain about the high costs associated with sailing.