Product Description
Track: The UHMW track is machined to fit a variety of mast luff grooves (internal-flat and internal-round) as well as the most common sizes of external metal track. It is not affected by saltwater. It is UV stable and available in seamless lengths to 65’.
Slides: The 316-stainless steel slide surfaces are hand polished to a smooth, low-friction finish. They are available in several standard sizes.
Batten Receptacles: The Tides Marine Batten Receptacles are offered in two sizes which accept both flat and round battens. They are connected to the 316-stainless slides via a 10MM stud and rotate freely when raising or lowering the main. Should you decide to use alternative batten receptacles, the Tides system works great with any competitive batten receptacle model using the same 10MM stud configuration.
Prior to placing your order, please determine the size and style of the mast luff groove (width dimension “A” in the diagram below) and the thickness of the lip of the luff groove (dimension “B” in the diagram below). If you have external track, please measure its width (dimension “F” in the diagram below). Upon request, Boat Bits Online will send you a set of Measurement Disks which were developed for this purpose (see diagram below). Each disk has a series of gauged shapes which correspond to the most common mast groove configurations. “Numbered” disks are used to determine the lip thickness of the luff groove. “Lettered” disks are used to determine luff groove width.
Slides: The 316-stainless steel slide surfaces are hand polished to a smooth, low-friction finish. They are available in several standard sizes.
Batten Receptacles: The Tides Marine Batten Receptacles are offered in two sizes which accept both flat and round battens. They are connected to the 316-stainless slides via a 10MM stud and rotate freely when raising or lowering the main. Should you decide to use alternative batten receptacles, the Tides system works great with any competitive batten receptacle model using the same 10MM stud configuration.
Prior to placing your order, please determine the size and style of the mast luff groove (width dimension “A” in the diagram below) and the thickness of the lip of the luff groove (dimension “B” in the diagram below). If you have external track, please measure its width (dimension “F” in the diagram below). Upon request, Boat Bits Online will send you a set of Measurement Disks which were developed for this purpose (see diagram below). Each disk has a series of gauged shapes which correspond to the most common mast groove configurations. “Numbered” disks are used to determine the lip thickness of the luff groove. “Lettered” disks are used to determine luff groove width.