[C320-list] Snapped roller furling line

[John Meyers]

To keep water from getting into the drum mechanism, I went to Office Max
and bought a roll of plastic wrap (5" by 1000 feet - about 15 -16 dollars)
and wrap starting below the furling drum and work my way up.

I make sure the luff tracks are pointed aft so that water doesn't run down
into the mechanism. Maybe some water will and maybe a wad of plastic in the
grooves will help.....

John Meyers
Muskegon Mi
#406 Wind Chime

On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 10:31 AM, dprudden <dprudden at comcast.net> wrote:

> ....and when the furling line is removed, be sure to rinse out the furling
> drum with plenty of fresh water to clean out any salt, sand or other debris
> that could affect the Torlon bearings over time.
>
> David Prudden
> #787
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 15, 2014, at 7:28 AM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
> >
> > Kenny,
> >
> > For sure you need to talk to the guys at the chandlery where you buy the
> line and let them know what it's for. You want line that does not stretch.
> As in NO STRETCH. Especially if your particular genoa is made to be sailed
> partially furled. The loads can get extremely high and the only thing
> keeping your sail from unrolling further is that line and how much it
> stretches. Or worse, breaks.
> >
> > David's suggestion of double braid is probably good, or maybe Vectran if
> you want to spend a little more... However be careful because Vectra based
> lines are more susceptible to UV deterioration. There are many lines with
> Vectra core - make sure you pick one with a UV resistant covering since
> your furling line will sit in the sun all summer. Again, your chandlery
> should be able to help you with all these parameters in mind. Annapolis
> Performance Sailing has a great web site with information about the
> different line types and their properties. Even if you don't buy from them,
> the information is invaluable.
> >
> > Did I say you want line that doesn't stretch? OK. Just checking. Don't
> ask me how I know...  ;-)
> >
> > http://www.bethandevans.com/pdf/RightLinejob.pdf
> >
> > Oh and one last thing - In case you don't already do this, take the line
> off the drum every fall, inspect it and store ashore out of the weather. It
> will last longer than if you leave it on the drum over the winter, and you
> might catch the worn spot before it fails. I remove all lines that are easy
> to re-rig in the spring. They tend to last longer that way.
> >
> > ---
> > Doug Treff
> > September Song #350 - 1996 model
> > doug at treff.us
> >
> >> On 2014-10-14 17:59, dprudden wrote:
> >> Kenny, I replaced mine last year with 70 feet of 3/8" double braid.
> >> David Prudden
> >> #787
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>> On Oct 14, 2014, at 6:46 PM, "Kenny Geist" <Kennyge at prodigy.net>
> wrote:
> >>> I was out sailing today on the Long Island Sound in 25 kt winds when
> all of
> >>> a sudden, the jib roller furling line snapped.  I just bought the boat
> so I
> >>> have no idea how long it was on their but it broke a the roller furler
> and
> >>> it looks like it was worn in that spot.
> >>> Fortunately, I had a good crew onboard and we were able to drop the
> genoa
> >>> pretty easily and as it is time to put Windrifter to bed for the
> winter I
> >>> will replace the line on the hard.
> >>> Does anyone know what type of line and how long it should be.
> >>> Thanks
> >>> Kenny Geist
> >>> Kennyge at Prodigy.net
> >>> Windrifter 317
> >>> 1996
>