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southern cross
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Initially Posted - 01/24/2006 : 19:10:35

the new guy again. the rope that allows me to furl and unfurl my genoa (note: I am sure it has a specific name) is a constant loop. Obviously it was not installed as a loop, it had to be installed then spliced together. The splice is a bit larger in diameter than the rest of the line. This is fine, seeing as how I know this and I am always sure to furl in one direction and unfurl in the other. However, other people (especially my wife) sometimes forget. What happens is the splice tries to go thru the furler and gets stuck. Getting it out is a real pain (since this normally happens at a bad time like trying to get into the dock) Does anyone else have this problem? do I just have a bad splice? or is this common and I just need to make sure anyone working it knows what direction to pull from.
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southern cross 1982 C-25
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 01/24/2006 : 20:55:42

layline.com is the premier cordage source. Go to their web site look around, call their 800 number tell them the model of furler (sounds like a hood) and explain your situation. They will splice you a smaller and stronger line than the one you have now.

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John G-
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Response Posted - 01/24/2006 : 21:54:31

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Hey Zach,
Technically the line is called
“That loopy thing that goes through the sail roller upper.”
Sorry.

Anyway I also have a continuous loop roller furler. Mine goes through three double blocks that attach to the stanchions to keep the line close to the gunnels and running true. I assume yours does the same. You could send the entire mess to Layline but ask the guys at the yard. I paid the price of the line plus $12 for the splice. They took the old line and blocks and I got back a new loop, the right length with the blocks incorporated into the loop. Worth the extra $12 in my book.
I should learn to do the splicing but haven’t found the time or patience.

Go ahead and click on the bird.
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southern cross
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Response Posted - 01/25/2006 : 09:47:32

Thanks guys, this really helps. I will jump on it asap.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 01/25/2006 : 10:08:35

Putting some labels or markers on your lines can be very helpful with new or green crew.

To 'label' your lines you can use electical tape, (which is available in different colors) or you can use multiple wraps of the same color to code your lines. There are also commercially made labels available to put on or near rope clutches, winches etc. Even a Kato pen works.

I haven't tried using one of the common Brother 'p-touch' labelling machines. Dunno how well they would hold up, but heck, they are cheap and it's easy to make a new label if one falls off.

Once you get familiar with your rig, you can also apply markers to indicate various 'settings' on the lines and other adjustable parts of the rig. (i.e. for the 135 jib, the lead block goes here. for the first reef, the halyard needs to be here.)

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Response Posted - 01/25/2006 : 11:14:56

On my old furler, a very old CDI, there was a continuous loop line for furling the sail. It was routed thru eye blocks at each stanction coming and going. When I replaced the line, I sent the old line and blocks to West Marine's rigging shop. When they spliced the line together, they stripped the outter cover from one end of the new line and the inner core from the other end, such that the splice was of a constant diameter. We didn't care where the splice ended up on the furler loop.

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southern cross
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Response Posted - 01/25/2006 : 12:16:47

Earl,
that sounds like what I need to do. I appreciate it. I was looking for an idea that would allow me to not have to worry about direction or where the splice was at any given time and it sounds like you answered it.
Thanks

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 01/25/2006 : 13:32:46

That is what layline.com will talk to you about

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