44DS Jib Furling line?

Dec 21, 2024
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Hunter 44DS Cambridge, MD
Does anyone happen to know the size and length of the jib furling line on a 44DS with in mast furling? I won't have a chance to get back to the boat before the line sale ends! :(
 
Jan 11, 2014
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Sabre 362 113 Fair Haven, NY
Does anyone happen to know the size and length of the jib furling line on a 44DS with in mast furling? I won't have a chance to get back to the boat before the line sale ends! :(
Fully unfurled the line will be roughly the length of the boat. So add a few feet for a couple of extra wraps on the drum when unfurled and a couple of feet so there is enough tail in the cockpit to pull on to roll up the sail. At 44' I'd look at 55-60' of line. Better to have a few feet extra than be a few feet shorter, I heard they stopped making line stretchers a few years ago. ;) Most furlers seem to like 5/16" line.