[C320-list] Inner Furling Main

[Dick Walker]

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Cheers

Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado ,CA 92118
619.435.8986



> On Mar 20, 2014, at 13:07, Martin Rosenberg <martinlrosenberg at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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:
>> 
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> If you are having trouble raising and lowering the main with the halyard,
>> that's a different problem.
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>> One key for us is raising the boom to about 20 degrees above horizontal.
>> That makes the sail fold flat as it furls
>> 
>> Happy Sailing!
>> 
>> John
>> 2007 C320MKII
>> Hull 1118
>> Guntersville, AL
>> 
>> 
>> -----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
>> 
>> 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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