[C320-list] Furling Line

[Doug Treff]

I agree with the lengths others have quoted. I used 5/16". Did not decore the line and it works fine. I believe I bought 80'.

I WILL recommend that you talk to someone at your chandlery and get them to help you pick the line that has the least amount of stretch properties that they have.  Furling the sail requires a lot of effort and line that stretches - even a little - will make it more difficult to start the drum turning when the wind is strong.

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, Oct 18, 2021, at 2:50 PM, Jeff Smith 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