Roller Furling System; The Arch - Hunter 50CC Operation Manual

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12.9 Roller Furling System

There are two sets of jib furling systems, Headsail furling
and optional Staysail furling system. Furling and reefing
systems plus the support hardware and kits to make
sailing more enjoyable. Furling systems are wonderful
for short handed sailing. They make it quick and easy to
douse a sail.
12.9.1 Head Sail Furling System:
The top of the furling system attach to forestay attache-
ment on masthead rigs, and the lower end fitted with
fork toggle to the boat's bow roller assembly (part of
stemhead).
The furling system contains furling line, lower bearing
assembly with shackle and halyard swivel with snap
shackle.
Headsail furling system, the lower end fitted and attached
on bow roller assembly. The furling line routed to turn-
ing block on bow rail and continuing routed through line
blocks on starboard stanchions afterward passes through
the standing block then locked on single-sheet stopper
on coaming
Headsail
furling drum
Fig. 12.3 Headsail & Staysail Furling System
12.9.2 Staysail Jib Furling System (Option)
The top of staysail furling system attach to inner stay
attachement on mast just above the upper spreader,
and the lower end fitted with fork toggle to carriage hole
on the forward chainplate that is located behind the sail
locker hatch hatch.
Staysail furling system, the furling line routed to turning
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block on port side bow rail leg and continuing routed
through line blocks on port stanchions afterward passes
through the standing block then locked on single-sheet
stopper on coaming.
12.9.3 Dual Mainsheet Contol System
Mainsheet is double-end control. It can be adjusted at the
base of port arch leg or jib sheet winch when not in use.

12.10 The Arch

As is customary on Hunters, the traveler is overhead, on
a stainless-steel arch, to keep the cockpit clear of the
obstruction and the boom clear of your head. The helms-
man can easily adjust the mainsheet traveler and the jib
sheets, although the mainsheet itself is also at the com-
panionway as illustrated above. The setup allows short
handed sailing when there are only a couple of people in
the cockpit or with an autopilot doing the steering.
For instructions on folding the arch for transport or ser-
vice please follow the following instructions:
Arch installation notes and tool list:
Notes: Read all of the installation instructions before begin-
ning.
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arch be supported until firmly attached to the deck.
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the arch prior to beginning the installation.
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sea trial and tighten as necessary.
Staysail
Tool List for arch installation:
furling drum
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12.5
This job requires two people, it is important that the
To avoid injury during the installation process, orient
Remember to check all arch nuts bolts after the initial
Drill and 3/8" drill bit, to clear sealant from holes.
3/8" drive ratchet
6" extension
9/16" deep and regular socket.
9/16" wrench
Phillips head screwdriver (large: P4)
Caulk gun, and sealant (3M-5200)
'Never Seize" bolt lube
Razor knife
Wire strippers / crimps
Rags, and acetone, or lacquer thinner for clean-up.