What a great resource this list is!
I went to the boat today. I have a pennant on my jib and, sighting with
binoculars, I could see that I do have a fairlead for the halyard at the top of
the mast.
Anyway, I think my problem was too little backstay / forestay tension. After
tensioning the backstay, furling was smooth.
Thanks to everyone for all the tips.
Robert H.
1989 C&C 30 MKII
Original message
From: RPH via CnC-List
Date: 04-16-2015 10:08 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List Why does my furler get "hung up"?
I just bent on my main and jib this evening. While furling my jib, the furler
(Harken) seemed to get caught up somehow. It was as if the furler wanted to
unwind a little, if that makes sense.
I know that my jib sheets were not fouled. It felt as if I was twisting the
foil or the forestay.
I managed to furl by repeatedly backing off and gingerly furling again.
Anyway, I'm asking because this happened to me last summer under sail while I
was trying to reef. The situation was as above, but with the added drama of a
wildly flapping jib.
Is there an obvious reason for this?
Robert H.
1989 C&C 30 MKII___
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