The furling line on my 376 (headsail) has started to coil unevenly as I un-furl the jib. Which causes it to bunch up on the top of the drum and restricts it from un furling all the way. Its easy to fix, jsut very annoying, especially when shorthnded. Any help? Bob
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Bill
Furling line
I had the same problem on my 33' Hunter. I switched to a smaller diameter line with similar stretch and strength characteristics and that resolved the problem. If you buy a new line, be sure to measure your existing one. Furling lines are usually considerably longer than they appear to be.
I had the same problem on my 33' Hunter. I switched to a smaller diameter line with similar stretch and strength characteristics and that resolved the problem. If you buy a new line, be sure to measure your existing one. Furling lines are usually considerably longer than they appear to be.
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Jeff Bacon
Try this
Bob: Try moving the block (or pulley, or whatever type of lead you have) that is closest to the furling drum and that your furling line runs through. Moving it up or down slightly changes the way the line wraps around the drum. If it is bunching near the top of the drum.... move the lead down slightly. I am assuming that your lead is probably attached to a stanchion. If not, consider adding one to the stanchion nearest the furling drum. If your setup is different than my 376, let me know and I may be able to take a picture for you. Jeff
Bob: Try moving the block (or pulley, or whatever type of lead you have) that is closest to the furling drum and that your furling line runs through. Moving it up or down slightly changes the way the line wraps around the drum. If it is bunching near the top of the drum.... move the lead down slightly. I am assuming that your lead is probably attached to a stanchion. If not, consider adding one to the stanchion nearest the furling drum. If your setup is different than my 376, let me know and I may be able to take a picture for you. Jeff
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John
Tension when furling
The thing that works best for us is to keep a small amount of tension on the furling line as the sail unwinds. Even singlehanded you can let the jib out and hold the furling line to keep it winding tightly. That helps the line keep from winding on top of itself and tangling. This can be a huge problem when the wind pipes up and you cannot get the sail in due to the line being jumbled. At worst case the sail may have to be taken down out of the track on a pitching deck and the sail banging the heck out of you.
The thing that works best for us is to keep a small amount of tension on the furling line as the sail unwinds. Even singlehanded you can let the jib out and hold the furling line to keep it winding tightly. That helps the line keep from winding on top of itself and tangling. This can be a huge problem when the wind pipes up and you cannot get the sail in due to the line being jumbled. At worst case the sail may have to be taken down out of the track on a pitching deck and the sail banging the heck out of you.
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Joe O
Add a racheting block
When I installed my Harken furling system, the instruction said to add a racheting block (only moves in one direction) for the furling line (nearest the cockpit). This will provide the needed tension for the line when unfurling the jib. The cheaper alternative is to hold the line when unfurling the jib. Don't forget the sailing gloves!
When I installed my Harken furling system, the instruction said to add a racheting block (only moves in one direction) for the furling line (nearest the cockpit). This will provide the needed tension for the line when unfurling the jib. The cheaper alternative is to hold the line when unfurling the jib. Don't forget the sailing gloves!
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Jim Oursler
ratcheting block part number
Hi, My H34 had the same problem. line bunched up and tangled. What block part number is recommended.
Hi, My H34 had the same problem. line bunched up and tangled. What block part number is recommended.
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Joe O
Here's what I used.
I used a Harken Little Hexarachet block with a cam cleat. See link below to Harken catalog page. I mounted it on the base of my stern rail (near the toe rail, within grabbing distance from the cockpit) using a Harken tube adapter (similar to what they use in their furling lead block kits). This works absolutely great!!!! No need to make the line fast around a standard cleat...the cam cleat makes it simple and easy.
I used a Harken Little Hexarachet block with a cam cleat. See link below to Harken catalog page. I mounted it on the base of my stern rail (near the toe rail, within grabbing distance from the cockpit) using a Harken tube adapter (similar to what they use in their furling lead block kits). This works absolutely great!!!! No need to make the line fast around a standard cleat...the cam cleat makes it simple and easy.
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John
I had the block
I had a racheting block and still had to put a small amount of tension on the line as the sail unwound or the same thing happened. On this boat I just tension the line by hand as it plays out. Sail gloves are not necessary as it is only minimum tension that is required as the sail unfurls. Although they look cool. Definitely need sail gloves to roll it back up again.
I had a racheting block and still had to put a small amount of tension on the line as the sail unwound or the same thing happened. On this boat I just tension the line by hand as it plays out. Sail gloves are not necessary as it is only minimum tension that is required as the sail unfurls. Although they look cool. Definitely need sail gloves to roll it back up again.
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Bob F
Tension is not the problem
I keep tension while unfurling. Thats not the problem. The line rides up to the top side of the drum and the line diameter coiling up on the top side of the drum becomes too "thick". I'll try positioning the last block lower on the stantion.
I keep tension while unfurling. Thats not the problem. The line rides up to the top side of the drum and the line diameter coiling up on the top side of the drum becomes too "thick". I'll try positioning the last block lower on the stantion.
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Tony Wilcox
Block position
I had the same problem, the last block had loosened and moved up the stantion. I just tried diff. spots untill it wrapped evenly again and all is now well. Tony
I had the same problem, the last block had loosened and moved up the stantion. I just tried diff. spots untill it wrapped evenly again and all is now well. Tony
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