I just setup the first furler I've ever owned and the first thing I realized is that it's difficult to maintain consistent tension on the lines while furling or unfurling. How is this normally done?
How would that help?I was hoping there would be a more elegant solution. Perhaps a tiller tamer would work to introduce some consistent friction
With one's hands. Or, by hooking the line under one horn of a cleat. Taking a wrap on a cleat is too much.it's difficult to maintain consistent tension on the lines while furling or unfurling. How is this normally done?
I am most definitely am Single handing it. When I furled the genoa for the first and only time I sat on one of the sheets to give it tensionI am starting to think you are single-handing this boat, and if so, I have a better appreciation for the issue.
You can step on the furling line as you unfurl the sail, and maintain tension that way. Furling, the only issue is to keep a little tension on the sheets.
That works. You could also try just one turn on the primary winch, and don't use the self-tailer if there is one.I sat on one of the sheets to give it tension
That's a good idea. Under normal circumstances the winches are only used for the jib sheets anywaysYou could also try just one turn on the primary winch, and don't use the self-tailer if there is one
Yep that works. Simple too. Keep practicing and trying different methods, you'll find one that works for you.I am most definitely am Single handing it. When I furled the genoa for the first and only time I sat on one of the sheets to give it tension
I sat on one of the sheets to give it tension