Jib furling on Hunter 49

[artboas]

Thought I'd make a fresh post of this as it is a slightly diffferent topic.
I was not happy with the arrangement of the jib furling line on the 49. It did 2 things wrong:
It put a lot of sideways pressure on the stantion post that was holding the block which redirected the furling line
Also, the furling line really messed up the fiberglas on the side of the coaming.
What I did was a few things:
I repositioned the rope clutch:
Moved the block to the stantion base at the rear of the cockpit. This is a much more rugged attachment point. Please note in the photos that the block I am using is small, and ended up with a much larger block of approximately twice the diameter. However from this photo you will get the general ideal.

First, you need to re-position the rope clutch. This took a lot of fiddling. The reaon being that I wanted a perfect run to the starboard cabin top winch. To do this, I made a small base pad out of starboard.



You then position the base so that the line exactly leads to the forward winch.




In contrast to what you see now, this was the original Hunter arrangement. You can see how there is significant side stress on the stantion, and the line rubs the coaming. Plus, it is very awkward to lead to the cabin top winch

 

[artboas]

Thought I'd make a fresh post of this as it is a slightly diffferent topic.
I was not happy with the arrangement of the jib furling line on the 49. It did 2 things wrong:
It put a lot of sideways pressure on the stantion post that was holding the block which redirected the furling line
Also, the furling line really messed up the fiberglas on the side of the coaming.
What I did was a few things:
I repositioned the rope clutch:
Moved the block to the stantion base at the rear of the cockpit. This is a much more rugged attachment point. Please note in the photos that the block I am using is small, and ended up with a much larger block of approximately twice the diameter. However from this photo you will get the general ideal.

First, you need to re-position the rope clutch. This took a lot of fiddling. The reaon being that I wanted a perfect run to the starboard cabin top winch. To do this, I made a small base pad out of starboard.

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You then position the base so that the line exactly leads to the forward winch.

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In contrast to what you see now, this was the original Hunter arrangement. You can see how there is significant side stress on the stantion, and the line rubs the coaming. Plus, it is very awkward to lead to the cabin top winch

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Here is how to mount the aft turning block. As mentioned, I went way up in size on this.

 

[seadaddler]

Why

Why the cabin top winch and not the starboard rear stern winch,thats what I do on my H-36.
Nick

 

[artboas]

Good question

Why the cabin top winch and not the starboard rear stern winch,thats what I do on my H-36.
Nick

Actually, the way I routed the furling line aft, you can now use the primary for the furling line as well.
Here's where this doesn't work though.
On my boat I have the large #1 genoa. If it is sheeted in on the starboard side, you need to keep the sheet snubbed on the winch while you furl in.
It is actually very easy from the starboard cabin top winch position to furl.
Take line out of self tail, and go down to 2 wraps.
Load Furling line into Starboards cabin top winch self tail.
Now, just ease sheet with your right hand as you push winch button with left.
Boat of course should be head to wind.

 

[Brezzin]

Interesting post and I totally agree with moving the rope clutch. On my 49 the block setup is different than yours. It's lower on the stantion which causes even more ware on the gelcoat by the clutch but probably less pressure on the stantion do to its lower mounting.


Dave
s/v eclipse
2007 Hunter 49 Hull #28
Mystic CT

 

[artboas]

You're right.. That is worse

Interesting post and I totally agree with moving the rope clutch. On my 49 the block setup is different than yours. It's lower on the stantion which causes even more ware on the gelcoat by the clutch but probably less pressure on the stantion do to its lower mounting.


Dave
s/v eclipse
2007 Hunter 49 Hull #28
Mystic CT

Dave,
You won't believe how easy it is to furl the genoa once you move the sheet stopper, and put the block aft as shown. Be sure to use a reasonably large good quality block. The line is rerouting about 150 degrees, so it has to be low friction with a good quality ball bearing block. (not the one which is currently used in your photo)
Another benefit:
Don't know if your primary winches are powered: if so, by routing the furling line aft, you can actually run it to the stbd. Primary.

Lastly, did you read my post on powering the port cabin top winch?

 

[Brezzin]

I did read the post regarding powering up the Port cabin top winch. I like the idea but I have a couple of other projects in mind that will soak up this years upgrade budget.

1) add a Karver Furler for my Asym. The sock I have with it was ok but when its just my wife and I we never fly the asym because she's not that comfortable dousing it. I would rather control it all from the cockpit anyway. ( Nice use for the rope clutch left behind after moving the jib furler to the back)
2) I want to change out my prop from the 3 blade fixed to a feathering. Still undecided witch one but leaning toward the Max Echowind. I would pull the trigger on it but the 7500.00 is rather a big nut to swallow.
3) At the end of last season we had our canvas guy fully enclose our cockpit.



Bring on another thousand

 

[artboas]

Choice of prop

I did read the post regarding powering up the Port cabin top winch. I like the idea but I have a couple of other projects in mind that will soak up this years upgrade budget.

1) add a Karver Furler for my Asym. The sock I have with it was ok but when its just my wife and I we never fly the asym because she's not that comfortable dousing it. I would rather control it all from the cockpit anyway. ( Nice use for the rope clutch left behind after moving the jib furler to the back)
2) I want to change out my prop from the 3 blade fixed to a feathering. Still undecided witch one but leaning toward the Max Echowind. I would pull the trigger on it but the 7500.00 is rather a big nut to swallow.
3) At the end of last season we had our canvas guy fully enclose our cockpit.



Bring on another thousand

I went with the 4 blade Variprop.
Had a 3 blade maxprop on my 40.5. I think 5 blade is better for the 49. Much heavier boat.