Forward Helm Entry Door on R-29S

[lastclipper]

Our Helm Entry Door has always been an issue if slid back but recently it has become worse. Is there a methodology to remove, clean, and lubricate? Without Taking the boat to a yard or on a Lyft? Had a guest slide it all the way back the other day and it was almost impossible to get it to slide forward again.

Mark and Jan
2012 Ranger R-29S
Dragonfly

 

[fmickey]

I can provide information. I have the R31CB, but the door should be the same. My newly purchased 2021 had a sticky helm door, and I followed advice from my sales rep at Pocket Yachts to get some spray graphite lube for the tracks. Worked very well, but beware: it is carbon, and there will be drips from using the provided plastic tube, so have alcohol and an ammonia-based cleaner available to remove any drips or spots ASAP.

 

[fishheadbarandgrill]

I use dry silicone spray on my sliding helm door. No mess.

 

[Wee Venture]

One more product to choose from: I have used Liquid Rollers with good success.
https://www.westmarine.com/marykate-bun ... 44805.html

 

[JeffreyAC77]

I also used spray silicone on the helm door to loosen it up with success.

 

[fmickey]

With mine,the back half of the track is exposed on the outside. Spraying that with lube should make the last bit of door travel better.

 

[lastclipper]

Sorry for my late response... it's been a strange month. Thank you all for taking the time to respond.
Mark

 

[fishheadbarandgrill]

OBTW, the same silicone sprays also work great on the sliding windows...