Has anyone out there removed the inmast furler from there 322? I realize that I may need a new main but it is time.
in mast furling
- Thread starter naitaka
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Wow you have an inmast furler on a 322? what year is your boat and or was this a retrofit?
The boat came originally with the inmast furler Ifrom Isomat. I have seen several in the US with this setup.
I have the original paperwork from Isomat from when the boat was new in the "new boat binder" that I got with the boat when I purchased it.
I just bought a 1988 O322...with standard mast/main. Maybe we should swap!
Why do you want to get rid of the in-mast furling?
Greg
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I find it more work to get the sail out. First you have a continuous line to pull the sail out and at the same time pull the outhaul out so the sail doesn't jam in the furler. On my old boat which was a little bigger I used one halyard and pulled the sail six inches from the top of the mast and winched the rest of the way. No jamming no having sail fold back on itself etc. I find it hard to reef as well.
My friend has a H33 with in-mast furling, and I do like the convenience of not having to mess with a sail cover, lazy jacks, etc, he does have similar issues with the main getting stuck if he does not keep tension on the out haul.
My new O322 does not have lazy jacks, and I plan to add them (or better yet a Mack Pack) to make putting the sail away a bit easier. It spills all over the place when lowering it (especially if I am out single handed).
Greg