[Rhodes22-list] Gelcoat Repair/ New Headsail furling system

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Graham,

Here is an example of a system that allows quick changes.  You'll notice
that the sail foil has two slots in it.  The sails will have a bead that
feeds into these slots.  The sail is hoisted like a traditional jib with a
halyard.  When you want to change sails you can start the new sail in the
tube, loosen the halyard to lower the current sail, move the halyard to the
new sail and then hoist away.  You'll also need to move the sheets as well
or have a 2nd set of sheets.

If you only need to change sails prior to setting out, then you can hoist
whatever you need calmly after dropping the existing sail.  This also
allows you to easily store your sail for extended times when you are not
sailing.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/harken--mkiv-unit-1-furler--8712648

Hank

On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 2:58 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I would like to see the furler system as well although I don't understand
> the point that the new furler allows for " headsail changes without
> dropping
> the mast". I have never seen one that did.
> What am I misunderstanding? Pictures and details welcome.
>
> Graham Stewart
> Agile. R22, 1976
> Kingston Ontario Canada
>
>
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> Marc
>
> We're thinking of updating our furler. Can you send me or post photos of
> the
> new furling system? And what does it cost?
>
> I'm at larrywallen at verizon.net
>
> Larry Allen
> Makai
> Sarasota
>
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> Hi Ric
>
> I can confirm the new system is designed to allow changing the headsail
> without dropping the mast.
>
> Having never seen the system in operation, I just unpacked the box to take
> a
> look at the parts. It does not look like there is a luff groove in the
> setup. I am thinking once the headsail is hauled up the forestay, one or
> two
> turns on the furling system will provide a positive attachment along the
> leech.  But what do I know?
>
> Maybe Ted has this installed and can offer additional info?
>
>
>
> -----
> Marc B.
> s/v Baby Steps
> Westminster MA
> Sailing Narragansett Bay
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