H34 Roller Furling to Cockpit?

[mnmpizza]

Fellow Sailors,

As I get a little closer to actually 'sailing' my boat, I've been trying to solve a problem with the jib-furling. My boat is currently rigged with the furling line running down the Port side of the boat - along the stanchions. There is a cleat mounted on the port walkway [next to a stanchion] approx. across from the port jib winch. I really don't like having to cleat/uncleat the furling line in this very low position.

Does anyone have a 'better' setup when it comes to the furling line? Thanks, Shannon

 

[mnmpizza]

See Picture [not my boat] of where the furling line ends up...

 

[David in Sandusky]

Our set-up on the cockpit coaming aft of the step to go forward on the deck is:

The jib sheet winch;
18 inches aft of that is the jam cleat for the jib sheet;
12 inches aft of that is the cleat for the furler line.

The last pulley for the furler line is mounted aft and outboard of the furler cleat on the stern pulpit. This keeps the furler line well clear of the jib sheet, and gives a good pulling angle toward the bow for crew on the cockpit seat.

My comment on the picture above is that a deck mounted furler cleat should be mounted well aft to avoid a tripping hazard on deck. IMHO, placement on the deck is not as handy to crew in the cockpit.

 

[mnmpizza]

David, agreed 100%. Thank you for your description of your furling line. I like how the line stays clear of the jib sheet and can be hauled-in by pulling back toward the cockpit. Thanks, Shannon

 

[kloudie1]

Mine is run to a swivel ball turning block (https://www.defender.com/product3.j...d-block&path=-1|118|2358452|2358454&id=107678) on the stanchion where your cleat is (last stanchion aft). From there, up to the big cleat on the combing between my primary winches. Works well and is not a trip hazard when underway 'cause ya don't walk there underway.

 

[Benny17441]

If you step on a line it will roll under your foot and throw you off faster than a rodeo bull. Wherever you position the furling line make sure it is out of the way and a little elevated to prevent accidents.

 

[markwbird]

I put a block were the cleat is shown in the pic and then bring the line into the cockpit and cleat it at the big clean next to the winch.

 

[John L]

Just to add, I replaced the old and dirty furling line which laid along the toe rail on deck, and now pull it forward when not in use, and coil and hang it on a bow railing. Only a little more work, but it keeps the line out of the way and much cleaner.

 

[pa391as]

That's a GREAT IDEA John L!