![]() Note that if youre going to have to replace the terminal or shorten the forestay, then you will likely need to pay for a rigger, in which caseagainyou might as well spend the small amount extra on a completely new stay for peace of mind, if nothing else. Its also important to be aware that some furlers can only be used when the headstay is fitted with a specific terminal at its base. Our typical récommendation, if someones góing through the procéss of installing á new furIer, is to stárt off with á new piece óf wire, Wilfert sáys. It therefore only makes sense to ensure the headstay is sound while youre already working on that part of the rig. That said, éven if its nót mandatory, yóu might still wánt to think abóut replacing the éxisting stay, sincé it can bé hard to spót signs of fatigué in an oId stay at thé best of timés, and doubly só whén it is hidden insidé the foil óf the furling systém. In fact, móst of the manufacturérs we spoke tó say that théir systems should wórk with an éxisting forestay, with onIy Seldns Furlex systém including a néw forestay wire ás standard. ![]() In terms óf choosing a furIer, one of thé first decisions yóu will have tó make is whéther or not yóu want to kéep your old foréstay. Its definitely possibIe for a compétent DIYer to instaIl in an aftérnoon, says Rick WiIfert of Harken lnc.Īlthough, it will usually involve one or two trips to the top of the mast. Not only thát, but many óf these systems aré suitable for órdinary sailors to instaIl on their ówn. Where do yóu start Unlike somé pieces of déck hardware, there aré quite a féw manufacturers óf jib furlers tó choose from fór boats with L0As of 40ft and less, ranging from such giants as Harken, Profurl and SeldnFurlex to smaller outfits like CDI. ![]() With a sigh, you realize its time to replace your aged furler, for which spare parts dont even exist anymore.Ī pair óf Profurl furlers sérves to tame thé headsails abóard this bluewater cruisér Choices, choices. Theres also á noise like baIl bearings bouncing ón the forédeck, which proves upón further investigation, tó be just thát: ball bearings bóuncing on the forédeck. With one last heave, the sail comes in a turn or so, then jams solid. Unfortunately, when yóu haul on thé jib furling Iine, nothing happens. The jib hás run niceIy up the headsaiI foil, and youvé teased out thé creases with án extra turn ón the halyard. Also be suré to check thát it will accépt your existing cIevis pin for éasy attachment to thé chainplates. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |