Danny, If I recall correctly, Harken recommends a minimum divergence between the forestay and halyard of 7 degrees.
Dennis C. On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:15 AM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > So, I take pictures constantly of various parts of the boat and systems. > I went back through and found that the halyard being used is actually > coming out of one of the spin sheaves. so, the first thing I'm going to do > is get that back into the sheave right behind the headstay just below the > top attachment point. This leads me to think it would be an issue of not > having a halyard restrainer. I made sure the rigging was nice and tight > during the launch a few weeks ago. I believe the theory of the line being > wrapped around the drum loosely is also causing me some grief and the angle > Dennis speaks of may also need some adjustment. > > This has been an incredibly helpful conversation! Thank you all so much > for offering the thoughts and insights! > > I will definitely update my progress! > Danny > > On 8/9/2017 4:28 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: > > forgot to mention, no halyard restrainer. the sheave is right behind the > headstay, where the halyard exist the mast > > On 8/9/2017 3:42 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > > Mark has identified two probable culprits. > > Drop the sail and flush both the swivel and the drum. Flush liberally > with water from multiple angles. Spray some McLube in both if you like. > It's optional but a good idea. > > While the sail is down, inspect, as best you can, all the joints in the > extrusion, if anything looks amiss, investigate it further. > > Next, from off the boat, sight the furling line where it enters/exits the > drum. It should be very close to perpendicular. If necessary, reposition > the forwardmost furling line block to achieve perpendicular. The furling > line should move up and down as it feeds on the drum. If it coils in the > top, move the block down. If it coils low, move the block up. > > As a last check, have a friend furl and unfurl the sail while you observe > the swivel and halyard from a distance with binoculars. > > Do you have a halyard restrainer? > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> >> My old Harken furler was sticking 2 yrs ago - one day at an anchorage I >> decided to investigate by pulling the sail in and out a couple times by >> hand - the "stick" seemed subtle but suddenly a hundred Torlon balls rained >> down from the mast head! Seems my retaining ring clamp on the upper swivel >> had come partially out of the groove - when it let go I sprinkled the >> anchorage with the innards of the swivel. >> >> I'd suggest you drop the sail and check the swivel at the top first, see >> if it's spinning freely and all intact before you start testing other >> parts of the system. >> >> Other obvious potential issues would be the a catch in the feed line, >> jamming in the drum etc. >> >> Mark >> >> CS30 - Prosecco >> >> Deep Cove, Nova Scotia >> >> >> There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. >> - George Santayana >> >> >> On 2017-08-09 4:00 PM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List wrote: >> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> I'm having some trouble with my old Harken Roller furler. It seems to >>> get stuck whne unfurling the sail. It doesn't take much to get it past the >>> sticking point and I can still roll it in by hand without too much effort. >>> I'm going down in Saturday to play around with it. Do any of you have any >>> advice on diagnosing this or what I should check? >>> >>> Thanks in advance! >>> >>> Danny >>> >>> Mattapoisett, MA >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. 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