What Size Slug for 26M

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apsaunders
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What Size Slug for 26M

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I have searched the forums and read all the opinions on slugs and slides, but the authors that installed the slugs did not mention the size that works best. I have a 2007 26M and want to add the nylon sail slugs with the nylon shackles. I am hoping that someone can just tell me the slug part number and the shackle part number that works great on a 26M and where to buy them.

I have read Sumner's install with the included part numbers, but he has a 26X. I do not know if the mast is any different and did not want to order until I knew for sure.

Can someone help?
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Re: What Size Slug for 26M

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Never mind. Got the part numbers on my own. Several phone calls to Sailrite people and speaking with their sail expert. Also found a guy who works for West Marine with a Mac that was a encyclopedia on Macs. They answered all my questions, along with options that are currently available.
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Tell that guy to join this forum!
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Tell that guy to join this forum!
He probably reads this forum!

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Re: What Size Slug for 26M

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seahouse wrote:
Tell that guy to join this forum!
He probably reads this forum!

:wink:
:P That is how he became an "encyclopedia" :P
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Re: What Size Slug for 26M

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Really 8)
mastreb wrote: Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:30 pm Tell that guy to join this forum!
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Re: What Size Slug for 26M

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5/16" slug
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