I am still using a Hood model 810 "Line Drive" continuous loop furler on my
27 and I find that it works well on that size of boat.
The only tricky thing is that you have to be careful to maintain tension on
both lines when reefing in order to prevent the line from slipping in the
sheave.
By the same token, there are effectively two lines that need to be secured
under tension to maintain a partially furled foresail.
It is not difficult once you know what to do, just a different technique.
I do head up to take the load off the sail when furling if there is any
significant wind.
I have thought that it would be more convenient if I installed a couple of
cam cleats, but it has been 15 years now and I am still using a standard
aluminum cleat on the cabin top.
There is no spool to jam from an uneven winding, the mechanical advantage
remains the same as the sail is furled, and the furling line is unlikely to
break. It can be all I want to handle when shortening the 155 in 25+ knots,
but there is no need for a winch. More modern products appear to have larger
sheaves, which would confer more mechanical advantage. I don't think that
the particular model that I have would be good on a boat much over 30 feet.
Like with spool furling systems, it is a good idea to maintain at least a
slight tension whilst unfurling the sail since it is capable of pulling in a
loop or a kink which jams it up.
I have no experience with using a wind-up furler with a spinnaker, but I do
have an ATN sock and "Tacker", and I can tell you that it takes a long time
to change from an unfurled genoa to a deployed spinnaker using that system.
I find that I have to furl the genoa first or else it is liable to suck in a
loose halyard or control line. The sock keeps everything under control but
probably not suitable for rabid racers.
Steve Thomas
C&C27 MKIII
Port Stanley, ON
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Sprouse via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Cc: "Bill Sprouse" <bdspro...@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 14:15
Subject: Stus-List continuous line furlers
Is anyone using continuous line furlers for jib or asymmetrical spin?
Thoughts pro or con?
thanks
bill
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