Furling line Q’s

[fred1diver]

Hello all
Still trying to get my boat to a comfortable place to use.
My question is what hardware do you all use to secure the furling line at the cockpit?

I am also wondering if port or starboard makes a big difference in using it? ( probably not)

I am trying to better the exit angle from
The drum as the line is in the way of the anchor chain and rode.
I will take pictures next time at the boat, the pictures I have are before the add of of the anchor roller

 

[Indysailor]

I think the line exiting the drum perpendicular is best. Port or starboard depends on which side of the sail your UV cover is on. I kind of like an old fashioned horn cleat, so that I can use a half wrap to control unfurling.

 

[Tally Ho]

My furling line originally ran down the port side deck, through some blocks mounted on the stanchions. It terminated at a small cleat on the side deck next to the helm. It worked ok, but I found it hard to pull in the furling line while leaned over the side deck.

i had an open rope clutch on the port side cabin top, so I rerouted my furling line to the port side cabin top, moved one of the blocks so the line could run fair back to the clutch.

I find this to be a great “upgrade”. I can use the clutch to stop the furling line from running when I want to reef the jib, and pulling the furling line, even in 20 knot winds is so much easier when I can just pull it straight back and not lean over.

Greg