[Rhodes22-list] short inhaul line - the comments continue ...

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It's the overall length of the furling line ... it's the length of the line  
that WAS furled before on the drum that determines the next use. Therefore  a 
six foot longer line will not assist.  Another factors include the drum  
capacity and the diameter of the furling line. A smaller drum or a larger  diameter 
line would produce the same results unless compensated for. 
 
Burt  

 
In a message dated 1/20/2009 8:35:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ekroposki at charter.net writes:



Burt said, "As I replied early last night to your question ...  the manner in
which you furled your genny determines the amount of line on  the drum, and
the amount of  line on the drum determines the next  number of rotations of
that drum.  
Increasing the length of the  line will not solve this problem, efficient
furling practice should solve  this problem. I attempt to make sure a small
amount of tension via wind or  sheet pressure is present." 

This may be true.  However, some of  us are not so expert or constant in
application of tension on the furling  line.  So, I again suggest, why fight
the issue, just add a couple  feet of line.  Remember to Keep it Simple
Stupid...

As to line  that Stan uses, Michael Meltzer posted one company that  Stan
used.   Find that post somewhere in archives.  But I  also know that another
company that Stan used, ceased to exist.   

Always keep in mind that exact lengths can be had by ordering  repacement
lines directly from Stan at General Boats.  That way you  have the current
correct length which may have changed over the  years.

How would Michael know what 'Kosher Bacon' is supposed to taste  like?  How
would a vegetarian know what bacon is supposed to taste  like?  Give me a
break, inquiring minds want to know. 

Ed  K
Addendum:  "There is more to sailing than ropes and winches, cleats  and
bulging sails. There are faraway places and the ever changing light,  and the
silence, and a great place at the bottom of your soul."  Wayne  M.
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