Hoisting the headsail with a furler......

[Nicholas]

We have a pretty old Hood Seafurl roller furling system installed on our 1990 Catalina 30. When we raise the genoa there seems to be a lot of friction and it makes it VERY difficult to raise it. Granted, we only have to do this once a season, but it seems like it shouldnt be this hard. Is there some trick were not aware of? You don't need to lubricate the track or anything before we hoist it? If not, what should I inspect to track down the culprit ? Thanks for the advice !Nick~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[Bill]

When we first got our boat (+)

and launched her, we ran into a similar problem with the headsail (150). Since we bought the boat used, I didn't really know any better and thought they must all be that way...turns out the luff tape on the sail was the wrong size. We later had a hanked 130 that came with the boat converted to rollerfurling, and the sailmaker put the right size luff tape on, and it slides right up. We're now replacing the luff tape on the 150. Could be a possibility...Fair winds, Bill

 

[Steve]

Just the opposite

On our Coronado 25 I noticed that unfurling the working Jib is no problem at all... just as easy as a window shade. The trouble is when it is time to refurl the line, THAT sheet is rather difficult to pull on. My son, who is a good bit stronger than I had a hard time, so I know it was a tough pull. I had talked to a couple of other people and they said that refurling was hard, also. Assuming that the jib sheets are not fouled and the cam cleats are all open, what could cause refurling difficulties?Any answers?Steve

 

[Lauraine]

As you pull on the furler line, crew is usually

keeping some tension on the sheet so that the furler line doesn't jam. at the same time, you're also dealing with a lot of force from the wind in the sail. If you head up just a bit to take the pressure of the wind off the sail, you'll find it much easier to roll up.

 

[Lauraine]

to Nicholas - using a teflon spray such as Sail

Kote or McLube will help.