Genoa head not wrapping

[lfcsi]

Hello all, the head of my new 140% genoa is not wrapping. I've tried different halyard tensions with little effect. Any ideas on what may be wrong?

Thanks in advance.

 

[JoeWhite]

It appears that the jib is currently wrapped up. The only other reason may be that you need to move the fairlead car farther aft on its track. Try that and let us know.

 

[jssailem]

move the fairlead car farther aft on its track

This is a good suggestion.
This would tension (pull down from the sail head) the leech and belly a bit at the foot. This might resolve the bit of gap you have in your furled sail.

 

[garymalmgren]

RE: you need to move the fairlead car farther aft on its track.

Aft will pull the foot tight.
Forward will pull the leach tight.

I suspect that this is a very old sail that has lost its shape.
Either way you should experiment with the fairlead cars as Joe has suggested.


Gary

 

[jssailem]

Opps. Good point. Gary.

 

[JoeWhite]

Gary. I stand corrected you are right.
Need new jib or move car forward.