Has anyone had any problem of their Hood Furler slipping when partially furled? I have a 1990 C30 that has the single line furling system When the wind blows about 15 knots or more my furled sail will come open fully. I have to head up and refurl
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Allen
Hood 810 LD
I'm guessing that when you say "single line" you're referring to the "looped" line system. This is the Hood 810 LD (The LD stands for Line Drive). Mine slips unless I keep tension on the line at all times. The previous owner installed a cleat near the line so I can cleat it off if I need to reef. Truth is, I've been told that this was designed as a furling system, not a reefing system. You can upgrade to a drum type set up for around $500. Check the related link below for details. Allen Schweitzer s/v Drambuie C-30, Hull #632
I'm guessing that when you say "single line" you're referring to the "looped" line system. This is the Hood 810 LD (The LD stands for Line Drive). Mine slips unless I keep tension on the line at all times. The previous owner installed a cleat near the line so I can cleat it off if I need to reef. Truth is, I've been told that this was designed as a furling system, not a reefing system. You can upgrade to a drum type set up for around $500. Check the related link below for details. Allen Schweitzer s/v Drambuie C-30, Hull #632
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Jim
same here
I have an '88 with the same furler and have the same problem. I'm gonna try Allen's idea and cleat it down to see if that helps.
I have an '88 with the same furler and have the same problem. I'm gonna try Allen's idea and cleat it down to see if that helps.
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Allen
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Jim, The trick is to grab BOTH sides of the looped line & make sure there is tension on both sides of the spool. This set up works for winds up to about 25 knots +, but it does slip from time to time. Good luck! Allen
Jim, The trick is to grab BOTH sides of the looped line & make sure there is tension on both sides of the spool. This set up works for winds up to about 25 knots +, but it does slip from time to time. Good luck! Allen
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David Moon
slipping
I have the looped system and have not had a problem with it. I have a cleat on the starboard side just below and behind the winch (thought it was standard but maybe not) I reef teh sail to the point I want it then pull both lines tight and cleat. Have sailed in gusts to 45 knots with it half furled without a problem. Sail it routinely with a reef at 20/25 knots. David
I have the looped system and have not had a problem with it. I have a cleat on the starboard side just below and behind the winch (thought it was standard but maybe not) I reef teh sail to the point I want it then pull both lines tight and cleat. Have sailed in gusts to 45 knots with it half furled without a problem. Sail it routinely with a reef at 20/25 knots. David
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Chuck Kretschmar
Ditto
I have an '88 TR and have the same problem with this system. I cleat off the line to prevent this from happening, as the others have suggested.
I have an '88 TR and have the same problem with this system. I cleat off the line to prevent this from happening, as the others have suggested.
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Bill
Use a cleat
I also have an 88 Hood. I use a cleat to tie it down and it works fine. If you step the mast in the Winter check the plastic bushing at the top of the furling tube. Mine broke over Memorial weekend and forced me to replace tube, bushing and forestay. 3 week repair with no sailing....bad news.
I also have an 88 Hood. I use a cleat to tie it down and it works fine. If you step the mast in the Winter check the plastic bushing at the top of the furling tube. Mine broke over Memorial weekend and forced me to replace tube, bushing and forestay. 3 week repair with no sailing....bad news.
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DAVE SLEPOY
HOOD SYSTEM SINGLE LINE FURLERS
I have CATLAINA 28 (1991) AND I NEED THE BLACK ROLLERS ON THE STANCHION MOUNTING BLOCKS???? DOES ANY ONE HAVE A SOURCE OTHER THEN HOOD; THEY WANT TO SELL THE ASSEMBLY NOT THE ROLLERS. THANKS Dave Slepoy KDSSAIL@HOTMAIL.COM
I have CATLAINA 28 (1991) AND I NEED THE BLACK ROLLERS ON THE STANCHION MOUNTING BLOCKS???? DOES ANY ONE HAVE A SOURCE OTHER THEN HOOD; THEY WANT TO SELL THE ASSEMBLY NOT THE ROLLERS. THANKS Dave Slepoy KDSSAIL@HOTMAIL.COM
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Bob Chapin
Cleat it tight
I also have the loop line furling system and don't like it much. I use a cleat and find that it will hold in a heavy blow but only if you put a lot of tension on it. This sometimes makes it difficult for inexperienced crew.
I also have the loop line furling system and don't like it much. I use a cleat and find that it will hold in a heavy blow but only if you put a lot of tension on it. This sometimes makes it difficult for inexperienced crew.
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