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car1260
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Initially Posted - 01/29/2006 : 17:41:02

Everytime we unfurl our jib, the we have to go forward to put the furling line back in the roller. It is factory installed, but do you think there is someway to modify it to get the line to stay in the furler? Also, do you think it is worth it to buy a CDI and change it out? It seems like such a flimsy furler..

Thanks, Carolyn Thomas
2003 250WB #667

Carolyn Thomas
2003 250 WB #667 "Ciao"

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jedperkins
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Response Posted - 01/29/2006 : 19:05:58

I have had the same problem a couple of times. It seems to help if you furl and unfurl slowly, and keep tension on the furling line when unfurling the jib. I also noticed that the furling line is pretty small on mine (thin). I think a thicker line might help, but I am not ready to do that just yet. I did breakdown and rewind the line on the furler at the end of last season, so I should start next year with the line more evenly rolled up. Hopefully that will help, we will see.

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car1260
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Response Posted - 01/29/2006 : 21:13:31

We've tried to keep tension on it when unfurling, furling it up it does not seem to jump out. Maybe we will try a heavier line, ours is pretty lightweight, also. Anyone else with any suggestions?

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/29/2006 : 21:24:50

Does the furling line have the proper angle leading into the drum?

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car1260
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Response Posted - 01/29/2006 : 22:12:26

I don't know what the angle should be. I know the guy who owned the boat before we bought 3 weeks ago, only sailed it 12 times so I believe it was probably installed by the dealer, Masthead in St Pete.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 01/29/2006 : 23:11:19

Carolyn,

The furling line leading into the drum should be perpendicular to the drum.

Is there too much line in the drum?...Excess line in the drum can cause problems.

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stewendkos
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Response Posted - 01/29/2006 : 23:30:02

We keep a little tension on the jib sheets when furling the jib and it seems to work just fine.Never noticed a problem.Of course,we are always hard into the wind, and in she goes.

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dbpaul
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Response Posted - 01/30/2006 : 00:16:55

I installed another Fairlead,with ss insert, at right angles to the
Schaefer roller furler system.
Now I can furl the jib as fast as I can pull the line with no more hangups.
Will take a picture in Feb and post.

paulj C250 wk #719

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 01/30/2006 : 00:41:18

I had this problem continuously on my Shaffer furler. This year at the St. Pete all sail show I had long discussion with the Shaffer Rep. about the problem. His explaination was that if the line did not come out of the drum at exactly 90 degrees it would cause the line to pile up in one spot and then pop out of the drum line bail. He said they make an attachment for the drum to insure the line is correct and would send me one for $42.80. It is Shaffer part number CF-500-22. When I got home I put a square on the furling drum over the line and sure enough the line was entering the drum at around 110 degrees. I have temporily added a small block attached to the head stay bracket and the aft forward pulpit stantion. Adjusting it until it held the line exactly 90 degrees. So far I have not had a re-occurance of the line jumping out of the furler bail. When I figure a way to make it permanent I will post pictures.

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car1260
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Response Posted - 01/31/2006 : 16:59:23

Thanks. Paul & Frog, I'm looking forward to your pics....

Lovin'It..."Ciao" C250 WB #667

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 01/31/2006 : 19:41:38

Paul, I thought of doing that, but could not find the space between the anchor locker and the rail. Did you find a smaller fairlead than those presently installed someplace. That would be the ticket.

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johnsonp
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Response Posted - 02/11/2006 : 17:43:03

Here are the pictures showing an additional fairlead installed.

The new fairlead is place so the line going to the furler is at 90 deg to the furler.

The fairlead is same size as original.

paulj C250 wk #719

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 02/11/2006 : 18:16:47

The measuremants I took did not make it appear it would fit, but the proof is in the pudding. If I can't make it fit I will have to find a small hook to hold the block.

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