[C320-list] Slips at Greenport, LI, Jib line problem

[catalina at thehares.com]

RE: Jib furler problem

I agree with Scott.  My boat has the block in nearly an identical place. 
The other thing is to just be sure that you've wound the line on the drum
the right direction.  It's easy to wind it the other direction and have it
still function, but not wind as neatly.

And of course, keep good tension on the furling line when pulling the genny
out so that it winds tightly, otherwise, it can jam when refurling, or pile
up and jam.

It's a pretty easy to adjust at the dock if the wind is light and close
hauled.  You can furl/unfurl it a few times making some adjustments.
Of course, the power boaters might start pulling up lawn chairs to see what
this crazy sailor is up to next...
-Jeff

On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:00:15 -0400, Scott Thompson
<surprise at thompson87.com>
wrote:
> I do not quite understand what you have tried from the description 
> below.  But if line is slipping above the cage then the lead is 
> definitely too high.  I just uploaded a high res photo of the bow of my 
> boat to the owner's gallery to show you what works for me.  Have a look 
> here:
> 
>
http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20090623114720941
> 
> If you click on the photo you will see it in full resolution and can 
> zoom in on the part you care about, ignoring the crew in the foreground.
> 
> Note that the forward-most block in my setup actually does not turn the 
> line very much.  If I were you I would (a) remove the forward most block 
> from the pulpit, (b) adjust the next block back (connects to the aft end 
> of the pulpit) to get the fairest lead possible as if the forward block 
> wasn't there at all, (c) reattach the forward block and experiment with 
> different heights until things are working smoothly.
> 
> You may have to adjust the line guard by rotating it for a fair lead. 
> There are some Allen-head set screws that hold it in place if I recall 
> correctly, and you will want to loosen these to adjust the positioning. 
>   It wouldn't be a bad idea to remove the screws and coat them with some 
> anti-seize goop such as Tef-Gel while you are at it, since this is a 
> stainless in aluminum connection that sees a lot of saltwater.
> 
> BTW, drum height is not standard across boats so what works for one may 
> not work for others.  In particular, there has been advice given on this 
> list in the past to add a toggle below the drum in order to lengthen the 
> forestay.  Obviously this would raise the drum.
> 
> Scott
> Surprise, #653
> 
> 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
>>