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JamesBird
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Initially Posted - 05/15/2016 :  08:18:35  Show Profile
Hi,
Does anyone know how much line needs to be wound on the furler drum. The furler manual says 12 feet of 1/4" line. The current line is 5/16. The PO has 45 feet for the furler and is pretty frayed at the mid point (suspect cam cleat damage). I have to replace it but 45 feet seems excessive and it isn't cheap. How much do I really need and is 1/4" line adequate?
Thanks Jim
Jim
Danvers, MA
79 Cat25/SR/SK/(1185)
Edited by - JamesBird on 05/15/2016 08:26:37

BCG-Woodbury
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Response Posted - 05/15/2016 :  13:11:48  Show Profile
The 12 feet is probably the length it takes to roll up the headsail. Are you planning on running to lines back to the cockpit because that will add another 20 feet so 40 feet is probably the minimum. Sometimes if the line diameter is too large they will bind up if they are not reeled evenly. I think 1/4" line is fine, it does not take a huge effort to reel them once they get started.
Brian & JoAnne Gleissner
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 05/15/2016 :  13:31:21  Show Profile
The length depends on the size of the sail--larger needs more--so we can't give you a precise answer. You don't need high-tech, low-stretch rope for a furling line, so a few extra feet of 1/4" Dacron double-braid might cost you less than finding out you didn't buy quite enough and needing to do it over. Sta-Set is under $1/ft for 1/4", which is perfectly adequate. If your 45' of 5/16" fits comfortably on the drum, that would be a little nicer on the hands, although you shouldn't need to pull all that hard to furl the sail.
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
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Edited by - Stinkpotter on 05/15/2016 13:35:46
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JamesBird
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Response Posted - 05/15/2016 :  17:57:00  Show Profile
Thanks guys. Guess the PO had it right.
WM has a 40% off sale on Sta-set and other items beginning 5/19.
Jim
Danvers, MA
79 Cat25/SR/SK/(1185)
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dasreboot
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Response Posted - 05/16/2016 :  06:41:39  Show Profile  Visit dasreboot's Homepage
the length of your furler line will be the length of the foot of the sail plus enough tail to get from the furler to your cleat point + enough for a few wraps when the sail is unfurled. add 10% and you should be good.
Todd Lewis
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JamesBird
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Response Posted - 05/16/2016 :  09:01:12  Show Profile
Thanks Todd.

Jim
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Danvers, MA
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