Musto Skiff mast track reliability

   Hi all,I've been saving for the past two years to 'upgrade' from my 600 to a Musto Skiff. I've come across the odd report of mast track breakages. Has anyone got any experience of this is? Is it a known problem with the boat? I've had a lot of trouble getting the track on my 600 fixed and I have no intention of rehearsing the experience.

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dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Musto Skiff mast track reliability Posted: 23 Jan 17 at 8:58pm
	Hi all, I've been saving for the past two years to 'upgrade' from my 600 to a Musto Skiff. I've come across the odd report of mast track breakages. Has anyone got any experience of this is? Is it a known problem with the boat? I've had a lot of trouble getting the track on my 600 fixed and I have no intention of rehearsing the experience.

Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1314	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 17 at 4:17pm
	Hi Dohertpk, Its a good upgrade, something quite a few of the fleet have done and I did myself 4 years ago. Everything in the boat is pretty robust - but most people have been through phases where they seem to have broken the mast track at the batten ends. Is it a known problem, yes, is it really a problem, not really, it won't stop you sailing mid-sail. Selden are also very good and if you sent them a picture they will send you a repair kit for free (pretty quickly). To repair a section in reality takes about 15 minutes preparation time and then however long the plexus takes to go off, but you can be all ready again in an hour or so. The class is currently trialling a slightly narrower track to see if this alleviates the issue for good. The new track is standard on 49ers and they don't seen to break their tracks. I wouldn't let it put you off, you should definitely get yourself a trial sail in one. The class usually has a demonstration boat for the summer season, generously provided by Ovington after the dinghy show.
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

dohertpk Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 28 Sep 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 172	Post Options Post Reply Quote dohertpk Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Jan 17 at 9:22pm
	Thanks for that - that's good to know. I spent a week sailing one in Minorca sailing two summers ago and loved it.