peaman
Sustaining Member
I have a Harken Mk I furler which works well in itself. My headsail is, I believe, a 135% Genoa (~19' foot). The furling line which came with the boat may be 3/8" double braid, or maybe 7/16". To my eye, there is a fair lead to the furler from a deck-mounted stand-up spring block.
Often, when I wish to fully unfurl the headsail, the furling line will pile up and then jam within the furler drum, preventing the last few turns of the foil without manual assist. I intend to replace the furling line soon, but I have seen different opinions on the best arrangement, so I am seeking some input.
An esteemed cruising friend recommends using double braid line of 3/8" or even more, but to remove the core from most of the line, leaving a few feet of core at the furler end, and also in the portion which remains on deck when the sail is furled, but having the bulk of the line rolled on the furler without a core so that it will lie flat for a smaller coil diameter.
A respondent here has suggested NE Ropes "Regatta Braid" single braid line is a good choice. I bought a few feet and it does flatten more than double braid, which should offer some improvement.
I'd like to hear the opinions of others on best choice of line and any other details for the furling line, especially from 32-3 owners.
Often, when I wish to fully unfurl the headsail, the furling line will pile up and then jam within the furler drum, preventing the last few turns of the foil without manual assist. I intend to replace the furling line soon, but I have seen different opinions on the best arrangement, so I am seeking some input.
An esteemed cruising friend recommends using double braid line of 3/8" or even more, but to remove the core from most of the line, leaving a few feet of core at the furler end, and also in the portion which remains on deck when the sail is furled, but having the bulk of the line rolled on the furler without a core so that it will lie flat for a smaller coil diameter.
A respondent here has suggested NE Ropes "Regatta Braid" single braid line is a good choice. I bought a few feet and it does flatten more than double braid, which should offer some improvement.
I'd like to hear the opinions of others on best choice of line and any other details for the furling line, especially from 32-3 owners.