Furler line location

[Flip Rutledge]

I am adding a jib furler to my Hunter 31 (1986). I am debating the best location for the furling line. If I run it under the cowling with the other lines to the cockpit, it would have to pass over the cabin and seems it would rub in addition to being under foot.
If I run it along the toe rail, it will be out of the way, but not as convenient.
Pictures or descriptions of where you all have placed them would be appreciated.

 

[rgranger]

Mine was already placed when I purchased the boat. There are several of these

and the line runs just outboard of the stanchions on the port side.

 

[finefurn]

I have the same thing as rgranger except mine run on the starboard on the inside of the stanchions' and the fairlead is a double . Boats a 1984 Hunter 27

 

[jmce1587]

here are pics of my H31 RF line (blue color) down the starboard side with rollers attached to stanchion.

 

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[Crazy Dave Condon]

With any Furler, make sure the line is not chafing against the opening of the furling drum.
The photo that Rgranger posted, I installed originally. Two comments. Make sure it is tight and bend off/ tape any major excess so it is not protruding out hurting anyone or anything.

 

[HMT2]

here are pics of my H31 RF line (blue color) down the starboard side with rollers attached to stanchion.

Same as mine but mine are down the port side.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

You can run it to either side but that determines which side the sunbrella cover portion of the jib/genoa will be on and the face of the furling drum will be too so the furling line will not chafe.