[Rhodes22-list] GB furling system

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I had the same problem with my headsail several years ago. I tried a new furling line, new blocks, and extra blocks to no avail. Finally I discovered the problem. Over the years (87 recycled in 97) the drum which rides on the top of the head stay fitting had become enlarged allowing the whole furling system to slip down changing the angle of the furling line. I had a fitting fabricated to fit around the stay which allows the drum to spin on it and raises the angle. 

Judy Gorman
Lil Rhody
( also sailing Narragansett Bay)
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> On Mar 23, 2016, at 12:57 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> I just hold onto the furling line with 2 fingers & let it slide with the slightest bit of tension while pulling out the genoa. Or sometimes use a willing mate for same. The line never fouls with the slightest bit of tension applied. 
> 
> Stephen Staum
> s/v Carol Lee 2
> Needham, MA
> 
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>> On Mar 22, 2016, at 10:28 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> With all this talk for furlers, I wanted to ask if anyone else has a problem with their GB headsail furler getting tangled when letting out the sail? The line tends to get caught up under the drum, especially if I let out the sail to quickly. I was thinking of modifying it in order to try and keep the line from getting tangled under the drum. The plastic guide doesn't seem to be able to keep the line on the furler and it starts to get wrapped up under the furler which makes it impossible to furl in the sail without going forward to untangle it. 
>> 
>> By the way, my IMF main is working like a millions bucks after I replaced my mainsail with a brand new Doyle. She furls and unfurls like a champ! My old sail was so blown out that it was getting bunched up when pulling out the sail. 
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Ted
>> 
>> S/V AIRPOWER 
>> 1991/2013 R22
>> Jacksonville, FL
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Mar 22, 2016, at 5:22 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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>>> My boat was recycled in 2014 and the headsail can be changed without dropping
>>> the mast. There is a grove in the plastic piece that covers the forestay and
>>> two pullies at the top. I'll insert a photo that shows the bottom part of
>>> this. I have taken my 170 off the last two winters without a problem.
>>> Although, this would not be possible under sail -- just too much sail to
>>> feed in the groove. My boat came with two lines to clip on the bottom of the
>>> double halyard so I can pull the sail back up in the Spring.
>>> <http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/file/n51690/IMG_1371_20141202_111639.jpg> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> Bob Weiss
>>> Beach Spring
>>> 1998 Rhodes 22 Recycled in 2014
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