[C320-list] Inner Furling Main

[Martin Rosenberg]

Sorry, I mean using the halyard. Actually, that's the only time the head of
the sail goes up or down. Furling and unfurling was another problem but I'm
going to try (1) loosening the tension on the main halyard, and (2) raising
the boom above horizontal.
Martin


On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 12:28 PM, <wflowe3 at aim.com> wrote:

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>  I'm confused.  Are you talking about raising and lowering the main with
> the halyard or furling/unfurling the main inside the mast?  If is
> furling/unfurling the main, I find that it helps to  stay on a slight
> starboard tack to keep the sail full, and get a straight entry angle into
> the slot.  Also keep the outhaul snug as you furl. This keeps the sail
> tight and prevents wrinkling which is the most common cause of problems. If
> you get the sail furled tightly, you will not have any trouble deploying it
> next time.
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> If you are having trouble raising and lowering the main with the halyard,
> that's a different problem.
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> Good lock
> Bill
> #1146
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Frost <john at frostnet.net>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thu, Mar 20, 2014 9:59 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Inner Furling Main
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> One key for us is raising the boom to about 20 degrees above horizontal.
> That makes the sail fold flat as it furls
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> Happy Sailing!
>
> John
> 2007 C320MKII
> Hull 1118
> Guntersville, AL
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Martin
> Rosenberg
> Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 1:01 PM
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Inner Furling Main
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> I have a problem with my sail in that the sail slot appears to be pinching
> together slightly at the spreaders. This makes it VERY difficult to raise
> and lower the sail. Any words of wisdom, advise, correction?
> Thanks.
> Martin Rosenberg
> "Avalon" 2001 #823
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