[Rhodes22-list] Furler tensioner updated

[Mike Riter]

I've been working with a friend of mine (CoolCNCStuff.com) to make a
tensioner for the Genoa furler on my Rhodes. We've been through a few
different prototypes, but finally have something that works the way I hoped
it would. The idea was to make a SIMPLE device that would hold tension on
the line so I don't have to worry about it when deploying the genoa. This
will make single handing much easier and end the potential rats nest snarl
that happens when the line drops below the furler because I can't remember
to hang onto it when running out the genoa.

Here are a couple photos, one shows the tensioner and the other shows how
nice the line coils on the furler while using the tensioner. If anyone's
interested in seeing it in action here is a link to 2 youtube videos I made
while deploying then furling the genoa.
https://youtu.be/wwsH9xFgWYU
https://youtu.be/NQTuE34GOKE

Michael Riter
SV Emma B
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