Mast track lubrication...

Hello all,

I’ve searched, but I wanted to ask a question regarding mast track lubrication. In my search, I’m not sure there was a consensus (perhaps there isn’t one), but I’ll ask:

What lubricants can be safely used in the track, without damaging the sail or the track, to assist in raising the main?

Thanks in advance…Cheers.

Kenny

I would probably say... dry silicone spray. We have had teflon luff ropes for many years now, so none is actually needed.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

I use a 'dry' teflon spray, which goes on invisble, and never looks wet like an oil based lube would. I bought mine at the local Napa, but recall seeing a similar product at the marine store, especially for luff tracks and similar uses.

I think the instructions also recomemend a 'dry' silicone spray. I would choose carefully and experiment on something else, on the latter, I have used silicone sprays (on other stuff, not the sail or luff) which proved a little too oily.

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Jim

2007 Hobie Wave

Thanks guys...I'll check at West Marine.

Kenny

Oops! Sorry Matt, we replied at the same time, I was taking my sweet time when you beat me to it. So, silicone should work better than the teflon spray? I will also give it try. Just need to find the right one. CRC had a good product, just cannot find it anymore.

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Jim

2007 Hobie Wave