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sterngucker
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Initially Posted - 07/15/2004 : 04:59:00

For those who trailer regularly, what methods do you use to support the furler luff and drum? I know it's important to keep it as straight as possible. I searched the 250 forum and really didn't find much. I did find Arlyn's [url="http://www.stewartfam.net/arlyn/luff_carriers.html"]furler luff carriers[/url]. I was hoping not to have to disconnect the furler head, but if that it what it takes to support the drum properly, so be it. I will add it to the long set-up and take down checklist. I was hoping to see what else folks are doing to support their local furler. Thanks. BTW - Y'all are really great at supporting our little virtual community. Thanks again.

P.S. Arlyn, do you have a pattern for your carriers?

Charlie
"C Angel" 250WB #799

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/15/2004 : 07:27:41

Make sure you do what is right for your furler. A CDI needs the drum supported and a spot or two along the mast, a Harken will need half a dozen or more points of support. The more solid your furler the more points that must be supported.

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fredflemming
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Response Posted - 07/15/2004 : 12:11:56

I bungee cord the furler to the mast in several spots with no other support or carrier. The bottom ends up sticking out past the end of the mast off the bow pulpit but that hasn't been any problem. I did learn through painful experience that the CDI furler is stiff enough for this ONLY with the jib wrapped around it. When I bungeed the naked furling foil to the mast, it got bent by the running light fixture and the spreaders. Now my luff is slightly wavy.

Fred Flemming
Pride of Macungie
1995 WB 250, Hull #92

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sterngucker
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Response Posted - 07/18/2004 : 18:31:54

It seems there are a lot of contrasting views when it comes to stowing the furler for trailering or at "dry dock", from leaving the jib rolled on it, to completely disconnecting it from the mast truck and sliding it aft. I would prefer to find some way to travel with the sail furled, myself. The less I have to connect and assemble the more I am likely to travel. Of course, UV degradation and road grime are major concerns. Maybe a 30 foot long cover? I would love to hear from more folks on their carriage style of choice. Will a consensus emerge or will there be as many ideas as thinkers?

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