dmoore
Senior Member
So I have noticed as of late my bow slider has been noticeably harder to slide open. I decided to remove the assy, something I had not done on this V-21 or the 1rst one I owned. There are 4 small oval head screws in each aluminum track securing it to boat. Each track is 62" long and are a C channel profile. The entire assy comes off as one unit. The 2 plastic channels on the underside are secured to the hatch with 2 #6 S/S machine screws with S/S hex nuts. Once both removed I cleaned the "grooved" plastic slider peices (2 each side) these slide through the aluminum C channel. There was a build up of plastic in each groove. After inspecting the aluminum tracks I made the decision to replace them. A quick Google search came up with www.eagle-aluminum.com Loretta Mn. However they do not sell anodized aluminum so I will have to find a shop who can anodize the 2 peices. The chrome plated pull handle as seen better days so another quick Google search netted an exact replacement. Chrome plated brass up in Bayville, N.Y. www.myknobs.com yeah, I know. Funny thing is they are not a marine supplier.
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