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Gloss
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Initially Posted - 11/15/2003 :  09:22:13  Show Profile
Hi there
the other day when I hauled my 25 out for the winter I discovered that the addition of my new furler added a whole new degree of difficulty in unstepping my mast, and rigging for trailering. I obviously need some kind of support to hold the furler drum when trailering. Or maybe I could detach the drum and just leave the foil on the mast. BTW I have the new Schaeffer CF-700 flexible furler, which is really nice, and an Ullman 135, also really nice.
I figured that I needed to remove the sail to prevent flogging in the wind going down the interstate so I did. Any thoughts on this issue too?
I have a 1000 mile one way trip to the keys this February (maybe I'll even come back) so I need to have this rigged up right.
Suggestions? pictures would be good.
the best suggestion wins a Keys tee shirt or hat, my option. I will be the sole judge of who wins.
Isn't this exciting?
Frank Gloss
Formerly 89WK/TR
85 Ericson 32-3 shoal draft "Molto Bene"
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Mark Loyacano
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Response Posted - 11/15/2003 :  09:56:30  Show Profile
Frank, We placed a wooden brace across our bow pulpit which secures the mast and the furler separately. A "T" shaped support held secure in the mast step also holds the mast and foil separately. A wooden brace across the stern pulpit.
There are many ways to hold things down. For short hauls or Winter storage we place Saran Wrap around the mast but only where duct tape will be used. Duct tape is very strong. It holds things firmly. In the Spring, just cut it off and the Saran Wrap with it ... voila, no messy glue to contend with. The glue doesn't bother the wood so just protect the mast and/or furler.
I have trailered short hauls this way without any "give" to the tape. It is important to secure the mast in the middle or it will flex and get a bit "jumpy" while underway.
Remove sails (and perhaps rigging, too) while transporting the boat. There is simply no way to prevent damage to the cloth. The slightest friction wears a hole through it.
Enjoy your trip, Frank, and keep your shirt on, I have plenty already.
Fair winds,
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 11/15/2003 :  10:34:45  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Another technique when using duct tape to secure things is to put it on backwards (sticky side out)
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 11/15/2003 :  11:24:11  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
Frank, here is how I solved trailering the CDI

This contraption may look like one of the "What is its?" until looking at the second picture. Someone a while back raised the issue of using Trex on sailboats... it's not on the boat, but it's close.
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Earl Landers
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Response Posted - 11/15/2003 :  12:40:13  Show Profile
Frank,
I believe this is about what you had in mind;



It is constructed with aluminum flats and angles from Home base and held together with pop rivits. It is bolted to thru the mast hinge/base bolt hole and provides support for the furler drum. I use 2" velcro straps to secure near end (in the picture) and the drum. I can provide measurements if you need them, but they are essentially the width of the mast, available length from mast support on pulpit to mast base, and length from mast base to furler drum. Let me know if you have questions???
Edited by - Earl Landers on 11/18/2003 00:18:05
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 11/16/2003 :  10:10:18  Show Profile
Earl,
Your pic didn't come through. It sounds like you have a great setup and I sure would like to see it.
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Earl Landers
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Response Posted - 11/16/2003 :  10:32:42  Show Profile
Frank,
I have run out of time this morning, as I need to be at work 300 miles from home by this afternoon. I will try again this evening. If all else fails, I will email the pict's to you.
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 11/16/2003 :  13:21:24  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
Take the drum off and slide the foil inside some heavy pvc pipe. Secure same to the mast.
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Kip C
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Response Posted - 11/16/2003 :  14:02:18  Show Profile
Frank,

What we've done is, use our expanding boat hook, securing the pole and furler to the mast wire ties or bunges.
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Earl Landers
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Response Posted - 11/16/2003 :  21:25:56  Show Profile
Frank,
I have posted the picture on one of my web sites instead of Yahoo's shared photos. It should work reliably now. You can also ignore my email if it's still working by morning.
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 11/17/2003 :  18:26:58  Show Profile
Hey Earl,
I still can't get your picture up. All I see is a box with an x in it.
Anybody else out there see the x, or will the pic come up?

I wonder what I'm doing wrong, or do I need some other software?
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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/17/2003 :  22:13:27  Show Profile
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