[C38] winch handles under dodger

[Donald Strong]

Les: Thanks. After we discovered the problem, I replaced the sliders and
have started use a waxy spray product from the aircraft industry, can't
remember the name. Have to take care not to get it on the Sunbrella.
Regards, Don

> There are two other ways to help preserve the zippers and pulls.  One is
> WD-40.  Remember that "WD" means water displacing.  The other is bees
> wax.  rub the zipper and toggle with bees wax to help prevent uv damage
> and also to preserve and lubricate the zipper and pull.  
> 	Both treatements require frequent use.  But be careful to ensure that
> the petroleum in the WD 40 doesn't get on the clear plastic and also
> that your particular brand of fabric is not adversely affected by the
> WD-40.
> 
> Regards,
> Les H
> On Mon, 2012-01-09 at 10:17 -0800, Don Strong wrote:
> > Max: 
> >     The winch handles on Descreet Charm will not make a full
> > revolution for the main halyard, on the fight side, beneath the
> > dodger, and barely make it for the main sheet on the left side. I use
> > a short handle and do a back and forth motion, which works well. I
> > could unzip the front window pane for more room, if needed.
> >     By the way, wash off the zippers and pulls with fresh water after
> > every sail. We lost several pulls to corrosion owing to my ignorance
> > of the need for fresh water rinsing. 
> >     As you saw in the images that I sent, the bottom of our dodger
> > slides into an aluminum extrusion, which is screwed down. Ours is a
> > very expensive, very professional dodger courtesy of the previous
> > owner. In the cold water of San Francisco Bay and northern California,
> > the protection afforded by this beautiful piece of equipment is worth
> > the cost.
> >     Good luck with your project!
> > 
> > regards, Don
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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