I sailed a new Hunter 33 with RF main and was somewhat surprised and disappointed that I had to go foreward to the winch on the mast to completely roll up the sail. I had been under the impression that the major advantage of this system was being able to do it all from the cockpit. Both ends of the yellow furling line were led back to the cockpit thru the clutches on the coachroof. There wasn't enough line length to allow the sail to completely furl. Was the boat I sailed incorrectly rigged?
How should RF Main work?
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Yes,
if the furling line had 'both ends' in the cockpit, it was rigged incorrectly. That furling line should be spliced, so that it is a continuous loop. This way, you don't run out of line length. The winch on the mast can be used as a backup to the furling line. I have the 33 with the furling main. It's a great boat!
if the furling line had 'both ends' in the cockpit, it was rigged incorrectly. That furling line should be spliced, so that it is a continuous loop. This way, you don't run out of line length. The winch on the mast can be used as a backup to the furling line. I have the 33 with the furling main. It's a great boat!
If the sail is new, it needs to be trained.....
in order for main sail to roll up completely from the cockpit. Most sails are shipped flaked in a box and the creases will create additional space. Take the sail in and out a few times to train it. Also check your halyard tension and the yellow line is supposed to be a loop. Velero
in order for main sail to roll up completely from the cockpit. Most sails are shipped flaked in a box and the creases will create additional space. Take the sail in and out a few times to train it. Also check your halyard tension and the yellow line is supposed to be a loop. Velero
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