How do I identify my Harken Furler?
STEP 2: Identify the size of your furler The MKIV and cruising furlers have the unit size printed on the label and MKIV on the feeder. On older models you must measure the drum diameter (measure across the top of the drum), the clevis pin diameter and the torque tube length (see below image for reference).
Can you reef a furling genoa?
With a furler, the genoa can be reefed or stowed from the safety of the cockpit without the physical effort of dragging sails onto the foredeck, so a small crew can sail a large boat, or a moderate size boat can be single- handed.
Can you reef a roller furling jib?
To reef the sail, first ease the sheet to reduce the load on it, and then pull in the furling line. Make sure you keep some tension on the sheet while the sail is being furled. You should be able to reef a furling genoa on a 40-footer by hand – be very careful if you are using a winch.
How long should a furling line be?
You may lead the furling line halfway down the side deck and directly into the cockpit or almost down to the transom, around a turning block and into the cockpit. As a rule of thumb, we therefore use the boat length, plus 20% as a tail.
What is the advantage of a Headfoil on a boat?
lightweight, aerodynamic. One piece – no jams. Non corrosive. Mainteance free.
What are the four key elements needed to specify a Furler?
The basic components to a furling system include foil extrusions, a feeder, the upper swivel (in most systems-but not all), the lower drum assembly and a furling line.
Can you reef a jib?
Even though the jib has a luff tape that goes into the headstay foil, this jib can be slab reefed just as easily as those with hanks. Click on photos to enlarge. Many sailors are aware how quickly and efficiently reefing your mainsail will help you get your boat back under control when the wind picks up.
How do you reef a furling mainsail?
Reefing the Mainsail by Furling Into the Mast You can either motor into the wind or use the jibsail to head onto a close haul or close reach and let the mainsheet out until the load disappears from the mainsail. Then wrap the mainsail outhaul around the winch and release the clutch holding the outhaul.
What wind speed should I Reef?
Many sailors put in reefs at arbitrarily set wind speeds. A common guideline is to put the first reef in at 15 knots, and the second reef at 20 knots of wind speed. From this guideline, you can then determine when you want to reef. If you feel fine at 15 knots, keep the sails up a little longer.