In the above mentioned request, it is my beleif that I hurried the demise of my main sail by reefing incorrectly and causing undo stress on the bolt rope and sail stitching, causing a few tears. There is a nurrled knob on the mast slot and I have been useing it to hold the main from slideing of the mast when sails are down at the mooring. I lost this dureing my last reefing ceromony in rough wheather and in the drink it went. How do you use that knob correctly and there must be an easier way to reefing than the way I have been doing it. Suggestions? -S-
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slugs
It sounds like you are describing a slug stop. I thought that the slug stop was used with slugs, not bolt rope.
It sounds like you are describing a slug stop. I thought that the slug stop was used with slugs, not bolt rope.
Or is it the roller stop?
Do you have the original roller reefing system, where the main is wrapped onto the boom? If so, you are probably talking about the 1/4" thumbscrew that keeps the boom from unrolling when it is screwed into the mast slot UNDER the boom where it doesn't catch on the bolt rope. Link is to the page in the manual that describes the boom attachment.
Do you have the original roller reefing system, where the main is wrapped onto the boom? If so, you are probably talking about the 1/4" thumbscrew that keeps the boom from unrolling when it is screwed into the mast slot UNDER the boom where it doesn't catch on the bolt rope. Link is to the page in the manual that describes the boom attachment.
Slugs, Yes
Indeed, they are slugs that go up the mast and no it is not a roller furling main. -S-
Indeed, they are slugs that go up the mast and no it is not a roller furling main. -S-
Slug stop --- 26D
The slug stop (Knurled Knob) should not have to be moved or adjusted during furling; simply pull the main down as far as the stop will allow. The stop should be as low on the mast as possible, just above the access slot.
The slug stop (Knurled Knob) should not have to be moved or adjusted during furling; simply pull the main down as far as the stop will allow. The stop should be as low on the mast as possible, just above the access slot.
Sounds about right
Lot of sailors ruin their mains by improper reefing. Reef grommets can tear out. The most common mistake is to tie the reef points too tight and the tack and clew too loose, or not at all. When properly reefed, your main should be tighly secured at the front (tack) of the sail attached to the U-shaped thingie (cringle) that is at the end of the boom. At the other (clew) end of the main, the sail has a reinforced grommet (another cringle) for the outhaul to attach the boom to the reefed clew. Both of these cringles should be tight, as well as the main halyard. The sail reef points do not need to be very tight. Ball-type bengees can be very useful for this, as well as securing the loose parts of the sail. The knurled slug is to keep control of the bottom of the main so the other slugs don't get loose. All reefing does is partially lower the main to depower the boat in high winds. You can get new knurled slugs at any boating store that has sailing gear. (West Marine, etc.) Make sure you get the right size of slug. I hope your sail can be salvaged. Good sailing!
Lot of sailors ruin their mains by improper reefing. Reef grommets can tear out. The most common mistake is to tie the reef points too tight and the tack and clew too loose, or not at all. When properly reefed, your main should be tighly secured at the front (tack) of the sail attached to the U-shaped thingie (cringle) that is at the end of the boom. At the other (clew) end of the main, the sail has a reinforced grommet (another cringle) for the outhaul to attach the boom to the reefed clew. Both of these cringles should be tight, as well as the main halyard. The sail reef points do not need to be very tight. Ball-type bengees can be very useful for this, as well as securing the loose parts of the sail. The knurled slug is to keep control of the bottom of the main so the other slugs don't get loose. All reefing does is partially lower the main to depower the boat in high winds. You can get new knurled slugs at any boating store that has sailing gear. (West Marine, etc.) Make sure you get the right size of slug. I hope your sail can be salvaged. Good sailing!
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