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21. S
R
AILS AND
U
M
NFURLING THE
AIN
Unlike a standard main, it is best to have wind in a furling main when deploying, like deploying a furling jib.
The wind adds even pressure all the way up the mast and helps the sail deploy. This even works going down
wind (in moderate winds, up to about 15 knots).
1. On the port cabin top, open the MAIN FURLING clutch controlling the yellow main furling line. Ensure
the line can has one wrap on the winch for speed‐control but can run free and clear.
It will be wound around the screw gear in the base of the mast as the sail is unfurled.
2. Check the outhaul clutch is closed.
3. Pull on the "Outhaul" while easing the "Main Furling" line, always keeping an eye on the mainsail
coming out of the slot in the mast and keeping tension on the "Main Furling" line.
4. When unfurling the main all the way, do not over‐tension the outhaul so that the clew goes to the end
of the boom.
Don't open any clutch labeled halyard. Releasing the halyard will make it difficult to furl and unfurl the
sail.
F
M
S
URLING THE
AIN
1. Prepare the Outhaul line to run back through the clutch freely (with one wrap on the winch for
control).
2. Ease the main sheet enough to reduce load in the main sail and cleat.
3. Open the "Outhaul" clutch and ease with a wrap on a winch to control the rate of furling while brining
in the yellow Main Furling line with the winch, keeping an eye on the mainsail clew as it moves towards
along the boom to the mast.
4. Take the mainsail all the way into the mast until only the foot or so of UV protected clew is remaining.
5. Close the MAIN FURLING clutch, tension the Outhaul and main sheets, and close their clutches.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep a bit of tension on the outhaul to get a nice tight wrap of the mainsail
inside the mast. A little wind (it does not take much) in the sail will accomplish the same thing.
Remember, if you furl the main without any wind pressure on it (if you're becalmed), tension on the
outhaul line is the ONLY force that will get you a nice tight wrap inside the mast. A loosely furled main
inside the mast could mean a tough next deployment or, in the worst case, a jammed main. Also, be
aware that too much halyard tension will cause the furler to bind. So, please do not add halyard tension.
If the main is repeatedly arguing with you try loosening the halyard – it does not take much, just an inch
makes a big difference.
Headsail ‐
Our genoa is a 130 and takes a good sail shape at the full out position. Its size helps in lighter
air, but during periods of heavier winds you may furl the headsail as desired. Please keep moderate
tension on the roller furling line when deploying the headsail to prevent a rat's nest on the drum.
Similar tension on the sheets should be used when furling to prevent 'candy striping' of the furled sail.
Owner's Notes for Guests – 2021
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