Self Furling Main Question Bene 321

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Rick Evans

My self furling main works like a charm. In and out on all but thought command it's so easy. Except for one problem. The S hook which holds the main tack flops down at about a 45 degree angle so when I need to furl it, the hook hits the side of the mast. When I try to furl it, the S hook hits the side of the mast and won't allow the drum to turn. I have to go forward and move the hook so its vertical to the mast. Obviously, the logical thought is to tighten up the hook so it remains vertical or use stainless wire to keep the hook vertical. However, it appears to be designed so, when unfurled, the hook is at 45 degrees to the mast/boom. Anybody have any similar experience or ideas? Thanks Rick Evans Kemah, Texas
 
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HenryV

flip 180 degrees

On my 331 the connection to the base of the foil is by means of a shackle. I flipped the shackle to the other side of the foil so that the strap from the sail wraps a little bit around the foil. This keeps the shackle tight to the foil and also keeps the base of the sail a tiny bit closer to the mast so the edge no longer catches when furling.
 
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Rick Evans

Thanks Henry

Henry, thanks for the idea. I hadn't thought it and I can see how it would work. I'll give it a try. Rick
 
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