[C320-list] Tuning Hood jib furling

[jpmesa at aol.com]

It a UK tape drive and still in great shape. I've been told you have to be very careful about applying to too much halyard tension on these these old Hood furler. I flopped the ends on all my Halyards a few months ago so I think that might be the problem. Thanks, JOHN  



-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 8:20 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Tuning Hood jib furling


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"

-----Original Message-----
From: jpmesa at aol.com [mailto:jpmesa at aol.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 4:33 PM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
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.