[Rhodes22-list] Furler drum part missing

[Steven Alm]

John,

Learn to deal with it.  You need to "tail" the furling line while you unfurl
the sail.  Yes, it's a bit of a juggling act but after a few times it'll be
easy.  Even more juggling is that I have to also tail the windward jib sheet
so it doesn't get fouled on the bow cleat.  Don't be so quick to change
equipment--learn to handle what you have.  Yes, you can buy a drum with a
cover that prevents the line from falling off the drum and making a "birds
nest" under the drum and you have to go forward and untangle it,  but most
of us have what you have and have delt with that birds nest too, but we've
learned to  make it work.  Keep trying.  Be patient.  After a season or two
then decide if you want to change it.  Unless of course you have money to
burn--then do it.

Slim

On 5/30/07, John Lock <jlock at relevantarts.com> wrote:
>
> The spool/drum on my jib furler doesn't have the metal shroud or
> housing (not sure what you call that) that keeps the line on the
> spool, (see photo attached).  This causes a problem when unfurling
> the jib if I don't tend the furling line carefully.  The line tends
> to drop off outside the spool and winds around the headstay
> underneath instead and I have to go up there and untangle the mess
> before I can furl it back in again.
>
> Now... if I keep tension on the furling line with one hand while I
> pull out the jib sheet with the other hand, I can keep it winding on
> the spool OK.  But that makes for a juggling act that I'm growing tired
> of.
>
> So, can you get replacement parts for furlers like that?  I can't
> tell what make it is, the only marking I can find says "Made in
> Taiwan".  Also, this is a non-GB rig so not sure if they can be of any
> help.
>
> Cheers!
>
> John Lock
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