[C320-list] Furling Line

[Jeff Smith]

Steven/Joe/Chris/Dave,

Thanks for the information. I think I will try some 5/16” that I purchased
for something else and leave the core in. If I don’t like it, I can always
go up to 3/8” and remove the core.

Cheers,
Jeff
‘94, #121

On Tue, Oct 19, 2021 at 9:34 AM Steven Snyder <mssnydr at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have a C320 MK II, 2007 model year. According to a page at the front of
> the owners manual (manually completed at commissioning?), it is equipped
> with a Schaefer System 2100. The Schaefer manual calls for 70’ of 5/16”
> line.
>
> Steve Snyder
> Hull # 1101
> SV Windcatcher
>
> On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 5:29 PM Joe M <smith.blazer.72 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I use 75’ of 5/16”.
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 18, 2021 at 2:51 PM Jeff Smith <svsailmates512 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > To all,
> > >
> > > Does anyone know the length of the furling line? I was sailing home
> > > yesterday in a Small Craft Advisory with my Genoa partially furled and
> my
> > > line parted. It made for a fun ride home since we were now flying a
> 135%
> > > Genoa. I did not have time to remove the line from the furler so I am
> > > hoping someone knows the length so I can order one and have it with me
> > the
> > > next time I go to the boat. Also, if you have any suggestions on where
> to
> > > order, I would appreciate that too. My plan is to get 5/16” line and
> > decore
> > > the first third of the line so it will wrap on the drum, so I am
> looking
> > > for someone that can decore the line when I order it.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > > Jeff
> > >
> > > ’94, #121
> >
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