[C320-list] In-Mast Furling sail stuck

[Robert Seastream]

Been there.  What all say rings true, particularly with respect to the
halyard (raise 'er up rope) wasn't taut enough to begin with, possibly
causing this issue.  Haul the boom up slightly higher than level.  Have a
couple cans of McLube Sailkote ready, apply liberally to the furling
mechanism AND wrapped sail, as high as you can reach (won't hurt the sail)
then furl/unfurl in and out until it all comes out.  Then tighten up on the
halyard.  Do this in a calm, preferably early morning as mosquitos abound
in the evening, at least in NH.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906


On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 7:17 AM, fred.lecuyer at live.com <
fred.lecuyer at live.com> wrote:

> Try lifting and dropping the boom as well.
>
> Fred
>
> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T
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> ----- Reply message -----
> From: wflowe3 at aim.com
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] In-Mast Furling sail stuck
> Date: Sat, May 19, 2012 2:43 pm
>
>
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>  Happens occasionally. I suggest that you furl (pull it in) as far as you
> can, then pull it out as FAST AND HARD as you can. You should gain a little
> each time and It may take several repetitions but eventually it should
> come..
>
> Good Luck
>
>
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bairdrjb <bairdrjb at aol.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sat, May 19, 2012 10:26 am
> Subject: [C320-list] In-Mast Furling sail stuck
>
>
> Any suggestions or guidance on in-mast furling?  It appears that when the
> mainsail was hauled in at the end of last season the last wrap doubled in
> on
> itself. I made sure the boom lift is in proper position. I was able to tug
> on it
> enough for a couple of feet to furl out but now can't get it to move
> either way.
> thanks for any suggestions.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wflowe3 at aim.com
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sat, May 19, 2012 6:58 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Main Halyard length
>
>
>
> Again, I'm not sure that we're on the same page.   The line going around
> the
> worm gear is the furling/unfurling line. The halyard is only for raising
> and
> lowering the sail. They are 2 separate lines and the length of either is
> not
> dependent on the other.
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fred.lecuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 8:56 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Main Halyard length
>
> That' s perfect. Yes.
>
> I was concerned about how much line is taken up by winding around the worm
> gear.
>
>
> From the sound of it, the 115 ft should leave enough extra length.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Fred
>
> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: wflowe3 at aim.com
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Main Halyard length
> Date: Fri, May 18, 2012 9:48 am
>
>  No picture with your post but if I understand your question and am
> remembering
> my setup correctly,  mine has an eye splice that holds a shackle that
> attaches
> to the sail. Once the sail is up, only the length of halyard from the mast
> head
> to the exit point on the mast is left inside the mast.  There is enough
> tension
> on the halyard that I don't have any problem with rubbing or clanging.
>
> Hope I understood you question correctly.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fred.lecuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>; C320-List
> <C320-List at Catalina320...com>
> Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 12:14 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Main Halyard length
>
> Thanks for the info.
>
> My main halyard is just tied on and rubs on the inside of the mast. Does
> your
> halyard have an eyesplice?  See attached photo.
>
> Fred
>
> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T
>
> ----- Reply message -----
> From: wflowe3 at aim.com
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Main Halyard length
> Date: Thu, May 17, 2012 11:02 am
>
>  My boat has in-mast and is a 2008.  The manual says 115' also. Nothing
> mentioned about a difference for in-mast.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com>
> To: Catalina320list Catalina320list <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 7:17 am
> Subject: [C320-list] Main Halyard length
>
> I need to replace my main halyard and have checked the C320 Manual on
> length,
> which says it's 115 ft long. I have in mast furling and the question is
> whether
> the 115 feet is correct for that or not. The manual I have doesn't have
> any info
>
>
> on the in mast furling, so I don't know if the halyard length applied only
> to
> the standard mast.
>
> Does anyone have a manual that shows a different length or have insight in
> this
> matter?
>
> Fred
>
> First Light
> Hull# 926
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