[C320-list] raising main

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I have found that the topping lift needs to be adjusted to allow the boom to be almost above level to allow the main to roll flat.  At least for the cut of my sail that furls into my Selden mast.  Also furling with tension on the outhaul also helps. I never use a winch on mine.  If I can't furl it by hand, then to me, that is a sign that something else is wrong.  

Dave

Dave Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, Washington



On Apr 30, 2012, at 7:56 AM, Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com> wrote:

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> I use a winch and it is still a good effort to take it to the top.
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> Having said that, check the area around the headboard and be sure there is nothing worn that might be creating even more friction. Also take a close look at the mast to be sure it's true and isn't been bent slightly from unequal force on the stays. I'm assuming you've lubed the track.
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> Fred
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>> From: wflowe3 at aim.com
>> Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:51:39 -0400
>> Subject: [C320-list] raising main
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>> I have in-mast furling and when I raised the main this spring it got really hard once the sail was about 2/3 of the way up.  I'm not set up to run the halyard through blocks to a winch so it is just a straight pull by hand to raise the sail. Anybody got ideas? 
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