[C320-list] Tuning Hood jib furling

[Warren Updike]

As  we have the same furler, I'm interested in your issue.  How old is the
sail?  Has is always been this way?  Perhaps it has stretched allowing a
greater belly closer to the foot than before.  If this is not the original
sail, perhaps compare the measurements to the original specs.  First thing,
though, might be to have a sail loft look at it.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

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From: jpmesa at aol.com [mailto:jpmesa at aol.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 4:33 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Tuning Hood jib furling


I am havinga problem getting the front edge of my 1995 Hoodjib furling sail
to line up right. The front edge ofmy UK tape drive seem to settle in
atabout 45* angle to the helm which is ok for running and broad reach but
notwhen I heading up wind.  Ican walk forward and twist the furling tube aft
to line up nicely but as soonas I let go it will fall back to the same
position.  When sailing up wind I tighten the sheet to about an inch or so
offthe spreader (depending on the wind)  butI think I could point a few
degree higher if I can work out this problems. Anyideas ?  I have played
with my furling line locking it off in different settings but that didn't
seen to help.  
Thanks John Holokai 2
PS: Itlooks like the very top of the jib seem to line up OK and then the
sail twistoff as you follow it further down the tubes.