[Rhodes22-list] Furler issue

[Bill Effros]

Rick,

You have to maintain pressure on both the sheet and the furler line at 
all times.  The furler drum will almost never foul if you do this.

I have used both the Spitzer furler and the CDI furler, and I prefer the 
Spitzer.

Bill Effros



Rick Redmond wrote:

> When I tried to bring in the Genoa, I found the line jammed in the 
> drum of the CDI Furler.  Pulling on the line from the cockpit would 
> not free it.  I had to go up on the bow and pull it at the drum.
>
> The only reason for the jam I can think of is when we let the Genoa 
> out we let it out too fast, allowing the line to have some slack in 
> the drum.  Has anyone else had this problem and what should I look for 
> to prevent the re-occurrence?
>
> Rick
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