On Feb 18, 9:36 am, "KLC Lewis" wrote:
Am I the only roller-furler owner who locks the furler upon securing the
boat at the dock? I can't say that my furler CAN'T unfurl, but it would have
to break the locking line in order to do so.

You also need to insure that the sail is tightly rolled. In the case
that I cited where the boat was lost the sail deployed because it was
too loosely furled not because the drum came free.

-- Tom.

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On Feb 18, 9:36 am, "KLC Lewis" wrote:
Am I the only roller-furler owner who locks the furler upon securing the
boat at the dock? I can't say that my furler CAN'T unfurl, but it would
have
to break the locking line in order to do so.

You also need to insure that the sail is tightly rolled. In the case
that I cited where the boat was lost the sail deployed because it was
too loosely furled not because the drum came free.

-- Tom.



Very much so. I furl tightly, with three turns of sheet around the furled
sail, sheets left slightly slack (not pulled tight) but not "loose." Then a
line from a pad-eye on deck (foredeck jackline attachment) to the tack of
the jib/genny, back to the other deck padeye on the other side. As with all
lines, checking for chafe regularly. The drum cannot turn, the sail is
unlikely to catch wind and pull loose.

Charlie Morgan wrote:
On 18 Feb 2007 12:17:27 -0800, " wrote:

On Feb 18, 9:36 am, "KLC Lewis" wrote:
Am I the only roller-furler owner who locks the furler upon securing the
boat at the dock? I can't say that my furler CAN'T unfurl, but it would have
to break the locking line in order to do so.
You also need to insure that the sail is tightly rolled. In the case
that I cited where the boat was lost the sail deployed because it was
too loosely furled not because the drum came free.

-- Tom.


I always have the sheets wrapped around several turns, and if I am leaving the
boat, I add a sail tie with several half hitches.

CWM

I'm able to get around a dozen wraps with the sheets; I guess my drum
is a bit oversized. Even so, if there's a storm coming, I wrap the
spinnaker halyard around the other way a few times.

On Feb 18, 4:30 am, "Roger Long" wrote:

Note the short tail on the knot and the lack of whipping. This knot is all
that keeps the jib from unrolling
--
Roger Long


Hi:
I am also surprised at the general condition of the bilge area. Note
the yellow crimp-on butt wire connector. I think an adhesive lined
shrink tube is preferred in that application. Add the lack of wire
fastening every 9". Also, the galvanized elbow (boats are not a
house), wire hose clamps, and of lesser concern the excessive tail on
the other hose clamps. Personally, I prefer no more than 3/4" tail on
hose clamps. Cant stand getting snagged on those tails. But that
requires measuring the hose OD then sizing the AWAB clamp. I have two
hose sizes on board: 1 ½" and ¾". Standardization makes sizing easy
and cheep. Reduces the number of part inventory.

In other words, what I saw indicated: 1) lack of understanding of
preferred/best practices or 2) lack of concern. Now take that attitude/
ability and apply it boat wide.

So what do you think:
A) Lackadaisical
B) Ignorant

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On Feb 18, 4:30 am, "Roger Long" wrote:

Note the short tail on the knot and the lack of whipping. This knot is
all
that keeps the jib from unrolling
--
Roger Long


Hi:
I am also surprised at the general condition of the bilge area. Note
the yellow crimp-on butt wire connector. I think an adhesive lined
shrink tube is preferred in that application. Add the lack of wire
fastening every 9". Also, the galvanized elbow (boats are not a
house), wire hose clamps, and of lesser concern the excessive tail on
the other hose clamps. Personally, I prefer no more than 3/4" tail on
hose clamps. Cant stand getting snagged on those tails. But that
requires measuring the hose OD then sizing the AWAB clamp. I have two
hose sizes on board: 1 ½" and ¾". Standardization makes sizing easy
and cheep. Reduces the number of part inventory.

In other words, what I saw indicated: 1) lack of understanding of
preferred/best practices or 2) lack of concern. Now take that attitude/
ability and apply it boat wide.

So what do you think:
A) Lackadaisical
B) Ignorant

Bob, I would add a third option, which I would have to vote for:

C) Improperly Advised