[C320-list] Slips at Greenport, LI, Jib line problem
Andrew Santangelo
andrew_santangelo at mac.com
Tue Jun 23 06:54:14 PDT 2009
Joe,
Yes I had this problem too. A few years ago with the same set-up.
I went with a larger line for the furler and adjust the block to feed
from a lower angle. That did the trick for us - and no trips to the
bow to fix things with the furler.
Best Regards,
Andrew
C320 "Dawn Treader"
#333
On Jun 23, 2009, at 9:51 AM, Joseph A Tamucci wrote:
> We are going to Greenport in Aug. and would appreciate any comments on
>
> Marinas. I've researched the different marinas but looking for
> opinions
> from those that stayed there. Just adults are going.
>
>
>
> 2nd question. I'm still (after 10 years) having a problem with the
> jib
> furler line lead to the Schaeffer 2100 drum. I've placed the block
> on the
> pulpit rail 3 " from the drum but too close. I have it again at the
> next
> rail down but the lead in causes the line to bunch at the top of the
> drum
> and the line is now actually slipping through the small opening
> between the
> line guard and drum top. I have to go forward and muscle it back
> through
> the opening onto the drum. What is the configuration others are
> using that
> has resolved this issue?
>
>
>
> Joe Tamucci, #619
>
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