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dannyhain
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Initially Posted - 04/08/2003 : 01:28:33

Well, I've got about 3 weeks to wait for my new Jib and thought it might be a good time to replace my furling line. It seems that it would be easier to do now that the Old sail is out of the way.I will be going down to look at this coming weekend. Does anyone have any tricks or tips that they want to share?

Thanks Danny
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sailgal
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Response Posted - 04/08/2003 : 13:01:01

Danny I'm interested in seeing what replies you'll get to your question. I've seen others with 3/8th line installed instead of the thin line provided. Although knock wood my jib is in good shape, I'd like to change out the line, wondering if the process will be more difficult with the sail on.

Suzie
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BJ Wagner
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Response Posted - 04/08/2003 : 13:09:16

Does anyone else have problems with the furler line gettiing in the way with the anchor locker door opening and closing?

Brad Wagner
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 04/08/2003 : 13:23:44

Replacing the line is straight forward. What is wanted is enough line on the furler to provide a few rounds of the jib sheets on the sail.

But...you don't want enough line bulk that the line would over run the furler drum and tend to bind between the drum and the guard or roll over the lip of the drum. Use a low stretch line of good quality.

I think its a great idea to try to upsize the line...but be prepared to go back to the current size if it doesn't work. If not, the line will not be wasted...there is always something to use it for.

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 04/09/2003 : 21:12:40

BJ I have that problem all the time. I guess I could go ahead and reroute the line through another eye, but it is just a small problem to balance and hold the line out of the way when closing the locker door. If you come up with a solution, let me know.How about moving the eye and put it on the locker door?

Jay
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Bryan Beamer
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Response Posted - 04/09/2003 : 21:20:42

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>Does anyone else have problems with the furler line getting in the way with the anchor locker door opening and closing? <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

I don't have this problem. My furling line runs down the port side and the anchor locker opens from the starboard side. The line is on the hinge side of the locker

Did the locker open the opposite way at one time?

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Bryan Beamer
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Response Posted - 04/09/2003 : 21:26:11

<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> I've seen others with 3/8th line installed instead of the thin line provided<hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote>

That is a big line for a furler on the c250. The standard main & jib halyards are 5/16".

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BJ Wagner
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Response Posted - 04/10/2003 : 11:35:31

Jay - An eye one the anchor locker door just might solve the problem. I am going up to work on the boat this weekend and will take a look.

Bryan - The anchor locker doors have always opened the same way, but when the furler line is cleated off, the hinge side of the locker door get restricted by the line. It's not a big deal but having to move the furler line aside to open and close the locker can be a pain depending on conditions and how quickly the anchor needs to be deployed.

Brad
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