[C320-list] In Mast Furling (Free advice)

[Richard A. Walker]

We have hull #687 and I believe the first In Mast furling, ours is a yr 2000
boat.

The best way to operate the In-Mast furling based on 7 years experience:

1. Have a bit of slack in the main halyard. 

(If the main halyard is too tight it has too much friction and it is almost
impossible to overcome that.  It is also a good idea to have a bit of slack
in the halyard when you are not sailing, this helps to keep the rollers at
the top of the mast from wear.)

2. Have the boom at about 80 or so degrees.

(It then can be adjusted.  This also relives downward pressure.  I am 6'2"
and I like it up when we are going in a slip or anchoring to keep it above
my head.)

3. In heavy weather be into the wind, and be careful of a strong wind from
the port side; the sail will tend to wrap around the mast.  Light wind seems
not to matter.

For the jib furling #1 applies.

We really like the mast furling.  It does not seem to effect our speed, we
kept our own in the regatta.  In fact the loose footed main works well when
let out downwind.

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986