I use one of these that I keep on my furling line. The difference is
astounding. Don't let anyone tell you that it will damage the line
either. I've had this for years without any issue whatsoever. It gives
you the strength of a gorilla, while retaining the ability to feel what
is going on.
<https://www.rei.com/product/884290/petzl-ascension-right-ascender>
Bill Bina
On 5/29/2017 3:15 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote:
Chuck,
I cannot pull the furling line when it is loaded. I know that people
try doing that with a winch, but from what I know it is not what
furler manufacturers recommend. I furl only when the genoa is slacked
(usually a bit down wind, during a tack, or when sheets slacked if
little wind).
In order to split this hair... Assuming that the radius of the sail
wrapped around extrusion is the same as the radius on the drum, the
force would be equal to what the sheet is pulling. I think that one
might assume that the leverage is 2:1 (the drum radius is double of
the sail radius), so the force is half. I am not sure how safe is that
assumption.
Marek
*From:* Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
*Sent:* Monday, May 29, 2017 12:35
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Chuck Gilchrest
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List furling line
Marek,
The tensile strength of 5/16” XLE polyester double braid is roughly
3600 lbs. Even if one were to assume a 5:1 ratio to develop a “safe
working Load” you’d still be looking at 720lbs. I can’t imagine that
there would be that much pressure against the drum..you certainly
wouldn’t be able to pull the line if it were loaded that heavily.
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
1983 LF 35
Padanaram, MA
*From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of
*Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
*Sent:* Monday, May 29, 2017 12:22 PM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com>
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List furling line
Anyone calculated what should be the working load strength for the
furling line? It does not count, if you don’t ever use it for reefing,
but what if you do?
One could probably run some calculations (e.g. based on the working
load on the sheet and the ratio of the diameter of the furling drum
and the sailed furled on the extrusion), but if there is a ready-made
solution, I would be interested.
thanks
Marek
1994 C270, Legato
Ottawa, ON
*From:*Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
*Sent:*Monday, May 29, 2017 12:14
*To:*cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:*Chuck Gilchrest
*Subject:*Re: Stus-List furling line
+1 on Cajun Rope. Very reasonable pricing. Also check with R&W Rope
in Massachusetts www.rwrope.com <http://www.rwrope.com> and search
under Novabraid XLE as that is the same rope sold by Cajun (made by
Novabraid from Nova Scotia). R&W does free US shipping for orders
over $30. Jamestown Distributors is also currently having a sale on
the same line
https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=54238&familyName=Novabraid+XLE+Polyester+Double+Braid+per+Foot
The line used on my boat with a Furlex furler is 5/16” (8mm). 3/8”
would be too large diameter and take up too much room on the drum and
I only have a 135% jib on my boat.
Chuck Gilchrest
S/V Half Magic
1983 35 Landfall
Padanaram, MA
*From:*CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of
*Frederick G Street via CnC-List
*Sent:* Monday, May 29, 2017 11:54 AM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Frederick G Street <f...@postaudio.net>
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List furling line
http://www.cajunrope.com
— Fred
Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V /Oceanis/ (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI
On May 29, 2017, at 10:49 AM, Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Are you thinking of Cajun Rope?
Neil Gallagher
Weatherly 35-1
Glen Cove, NY
On 5/29/2017 11:28 AM, ahycrace--- via CnC-List wrote:
Looks line I have to replace the furling line on Liberty"s
furling drum. What was the name of that mail order company
that sells
reasonable priced quality line I just cant remember it. (
Old timers syndrome. )
Gary
"Liberty"
38' MK II
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