{"title":"Sailtrack and Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"lHMxxt7gjFI\",\"width\":440,\"height\":450} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"450\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lHMxxt7gjFI?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sailtrack","title":"Sailtrack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6061-T6 Aluminum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Almost 8 foot lengths\" (what does that mean? *see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatin 201 R1 Anodized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach 8 foot piece of sailtrack has 36 rivet holes predrilled and countersunk holes for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e5\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e32\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecountersunk rivets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Vee” groove for easy drilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use with 5\/8″ internal slides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e*note (almost 8 feet): for shipping we often cut a couple of inchs off the 8' track pieces which reduces shipping costs significantly as most major shippers have added large fees on packages \"8 feet or more\". Future track will most likely be produced in slightly shorter lengths (93\" most likely). If you think you need more than 1 piece give us a call and we can throw in a bit of scrap offcut we have lots. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"x-section-5\" class=\"x-section cs-ta-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm mll x-1-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text cs-ta-left\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Internal Aluminum Track:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our sail track is extruded aluminum and every corner inside and out is rounded. A concave back face with “feet” on either side fits perfectly on round mast sections down to 1.5″ diameter. The concave causes the track to literally “snap” into place and self aligns lengthwise on the mast. In larger diameters, the “feet” contact the surface to provide a wide contact area that cannot work loose over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"x-section-6\" class=\"x-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-container max width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-column x-sm x-1-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-text cs-ta-justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFastening: \u003c\/strong\u003eB\u0026amp;B sailtrack is pre-drilled and countersunk for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\/32 countersunk head rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e. We supply and recommend the use of  stainless steel rivets for our sailtrack. Stainless rivets should always be used when\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aluminiumdesign.net\/design-support\/aluminium-corrosion-resistance\/\"\u003eriveting aluminum in marine environments\u003c\/a\u003e. As shown above, a small spacer is needed to extend the tip on a standard rivet gun in order to reach the rivet head due to the depth of the track. You can \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/rivet-spacer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebuy one from us\u003c\/a\u003e or make one from a mild steel bolt on a drill press or in a pinch, a few #6 nuts can be stacked to act as a bushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor wooden masts,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#8 screws \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be used but will require a larger countersink in order for the screw to fit flush. A regular countersink can be ground down on a drill press with an angle grinder such that it fits between the sides of the track. Click here for an album of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/photos\/1JwNEQssjfRirzrb8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epictures showing our shop-made countersink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich was used in testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Sail Slides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe track is designed for standard 5\/8″ internal plastic sail slides. The combination of plastic sail slides on aluminum is superior to stainless on stainless which requires careful polishing and waxing to achieve friction free hoisting and lowering. Plastic slides can also be “hollowed” slightly on a belt sander to reduce friction on the backsides of the sail slides. Pictures of a hollowed slide can be seen in link above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"B\u0026B Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"By the Foot","offer_id":44650275209302,"sku":"trackfoot","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"By the Piece","offer_id":44650275242070,"sku":"track","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/track_with_title__88395.1579613182.1280.1280.jpg?v=1777725468"},{"product_id":"1-4-x-5-32-countersunk-ss-rivet","title":"1\/4\" x 5\/32\" Countersunk SS Rivet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou will need a \"rivet spacer\" in order to set this rivet inside our sailtrack with a standard rivet gun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rivet is provided with B\u0026amp;B sailtrack for attaching to up to 1\/8\" wall thickness mast tubes such as the lower tube on the Core Sound 17 and 20. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 8 foot piece of sailtrack has 36 rivet holes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrip Range: .188\"-.250\"\u003cbr\u003eHead Style: 120 Degree Countersunk\u003cbr\u003eBody Diameter: 5\/32\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 18-8 Stainless Rivet w\/ Stainless Mandrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026B Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650606690390,"sku":"rivet54","price":0.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/RIVET__78061.1612871672.1280.1280.jpg?v=1777726957"},{"product_id":"3-8-x-5-32-countersunk-ss-rivet","title":"3\/8\" x 5\/32\" Countersunk SS Rivet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou will need a \"rivet spacer\" in order to set this rivet inside our sailtrack with a standard rivet gun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rivet is used in the transition area between our mast tubes where a wedge is used to blend the tracks transition from the larger tube to the smaller tube. The extra grip range provided allows the rivet to reach the inside wall of the smaller tube in this area. Approximately 10 of these rivets are used above each mast joint in this transitional area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 8 foot piece of sailtrack has 36 rivet holes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#FF0000\"\u003eGrip Range: .251-.375\"\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHead Style: 120 Degree Countersunk\u003cbr\u003eBody Diameter: 5\/32\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: 18-8 Stainless Rivet w\/ Stainless Mandrel\u003cbr\u003eMax Length: .525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026B Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650608558166,"sku":"rivet56","price":0.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/RIVET__78061.1612871672.1280.1280__29931.1612871829.1280.1280.jpg?v=1777726964"},{"product_id":"rivet-spacer","title":"Rivet Spacer","description":"\u003cp\u003eCylindrical spacer for extending the reach of a rivet gun tip. You can use a stack of washers superglued together. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026B Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650610884694,"sku":"spacer","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/rivet_spacer__40996.1612873590.1280.1280.jpg?v=1777726970"},{"product_id":"sail-stop-for-b-b-track","title":"Sail Stop for B\u0026B Track","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarboard sail stop for B\u0026amp;B masts and track (sold each). CNC cut from UHMW starboard plastic with a 3\/16\" hole for a #10 fastener. We recommend installing with a #10-32 machine screw drilled and tapped into the mast with a bit of lock-tite. In operation the sail stop \"snaps\" into position on the mast due to the concave section on the backside. Rotate the sail stop 90 degrees to the mast to load or remove the sail slides from the bottom of the track. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026B Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650686087254,"sku":"sailstop","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/sail_stop__20219.1652972001.1280.1280.jpg?v=1777727137"},{"product_id":"5-8-plastic-sail-slide-a007","title":"5\/8\" Plastic Sail Slide A007","description":"\u003cp\u003eBainbridge A007 5\/8\" wide internal sail track fits our custom B\u0026amp;B sail track perfectly. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026B Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44650810703958,"sku":"BA007","price":0.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0535\/2022\/files\/A007_1__27553.1750263787.1280.1280.jpg?v=1777727444"}],"url":"https:\/\/2mpps1-jk.myshopify.com\/collections\/hardware-and-accessories-aluminum-masts-sailtrack-sailtrack-and-accessories.oembed","provider":"B\u0026B Yacht Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}