I have a '94 Hunter 26 with IMI Isomat rigging. Has anyone installed a line to bring the main sail down from the cockpit? I have a spare turning block at the base of the mast, and a spare locking rope clutch. I'm not crazy about scampering across the cabin top in heavy air to pull down the main. Thank you.
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Ray Bowles
Neil, Maybe I'm missing something here but
my 95 H26 has the main sail halyard run from inside the mast to the mast base, then to the forward starboard deck organizer, and then to the rope clutch lock just before the winch and adjasent line cleat. Best bet is to get a "Hunter Owners Manual" and it will show standing and running rigging, line lengths, sheeves, cleats etc. Ray sv Speedy
my 95 H26 has the main sail halyard run from inside the mast to the mast base, then to the forward starboard deck organizer, and then to the rope clutch lock just before the winch and adjasent line cleat. Best bet is to get a "Hunter Owners Manual" and it will show standing and running rigging, line lengths, sheeves, cleats etc. Ray sv Speedy
Ray, what you are missing.........
is the fact that the sail does not fall to the boom when he releases the main halyard. Neil, I'd try spraying the track and the slugs with McLube. This is the best stuff to have on board for winches, sheet stoppers, blocks etc. It is a DRY lube that does not attract dirt and grime. If you can first clean out the track from the top to the bottom with any good cleaner (alcohol works fine, but don't waste the JD or Stolie). Then spray the entire track with McLube. Also spray the slugs too. This may not resolve the problem entirely but it will help. When you drop the main sail the slugs will bind slightly in the track and there is sometimes enough friction to prevent it from dropping all the way. Good luck.
is the fact that the sail does not fall to the boom when he releases the main halyard. Neil, I'd try spraying the track and the slugs with McLube. This is the best stuff to have on board for winches, sheet stoppers, blocks etc. It is a DRY lube that does not attract dirt and grime. If you can first clean out the track from the top to the bottom with any good cleaner (alcohol works fine, but don't waste the JD or Stolie). Then spray the entire track with McLube. Also spray the slugs too. This may not resolve the problem entirely but it will help. When you drop the main sail the slugs will bind slightly in the track and there is sometimes enough friction to prevent it from dropping all the way. Good luck.
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Ed Schenck
Leech too tight?
The main on my H37C falls to the boom with only gravity to help it. I use WD40 a couple of times a season as I raise the main, shoot it right on the slugs. If your vang or mainsheet is too tight it might be stretching the leech and binding the luff.
The main on my H37C falls to the boom with only gravity to help it. I use WD40 a couple of times a season as I raise the main, shoot it right on the slugs. If your vang or mainsheet is too tight it might be stretching the leech and binding the luff.
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David R. King
Main downhaul
I have an h26 and the same problem with the main. I´ve tried a recommended lube for the sail track, but no luck. Part of the problem is that the afternoon winds here merit a reef at about the time I´m ready to strike the sails and come home. The main does not have the weight to drag itself all the way down. But I want it to be secured in the down position also. I wound up rigging a main downhaul like the one you described. Works great! Keeps my Exec. Officer (my wife) off the deck during some sloppy conditions. I have main lazyjacks and a down haul on the jib too. The Exec. Officer and myself run everything from the cockpit, going and coming. David King
I have an h26 and the same problem with the main. I´ve tried a recommended lube for the sail track, but no luck. Part of the problem is that the afternoon winds here merit a reef at about the time I´m ready to strike the sails and come home. The main does not have the weight to drag itself all the way down. But I want it to be secured in the down position also. I wound up rigging a main downhaul like the one you described. Works great! Keeps my Exec. Officer (my wife) off the deck during some sloppy conditions. I have main lazyjacks and a down haul on the jib too. The Exec. Officer and myself run everything from the cockpit, going and coming. David King
I think what we are all missing...
... is that apparently Mr King is referring to the halyard. I assume he wants to lower and raise sail from the cockpit. FYI-- The 'downhaul' is the line under the sliding gooseneck which, once the sail is set, pulls straight down behind the mast to tension to the luff (forward edge) and trim the sail flatter. On boats from about 35 ft up this should be able to be led to a winch. To any performance-minded sailor it is that important. If your boat has a fixed gooseneck you don't have this line and may not know what I am talking about. I seriously question the need to have all halyards brought to the cockpit for singlehanded sailing. There is no way you are going to completely reduce sail from there by yourself. You will be left with a big bag of dacron slithering over into the drink which someone will have to go forward and deal with anyway. A better solution for the singlehander is to tie off the helm and just go forward where the real work has to be done anyway. Now if I am missing something please let me know!! JC 2
... is that apparently Mr King is referring to the halyard. I assume he wants to lower and raise sail from the cockpit. FYI-- The 'downhaul' is the line under the sliding gooseneck which, once the sail is set, pulls straight down behind the mast to tension to the luff (forward edge) and trim the sail flatter. On boats from about 35 ft up this should be able to be led to a winch. To any performance-minded sailor it is that important. If your boat has a fixed gooseneck you don't have this line and may not know what I am talking about. I seriously question the need to have all halyards brought to the cockpit for singlehanded sailing. There is no way you are going to completely reduce sail from there by yourself. You will be left with a big bag of dacron slithering over into the drink which someone will have to go forward and deal with anyway. A better solution for the singlehander is to tie off the helm and just go forward where the real work has to be done anyway. Now if I am missing something please let me know!! JC 2
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