26m CDI FF2 furler.

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peter.cullender
26m CDI FF2 furler.

hi again, as stated earlier, i am a total novice to sailing. i would like to ask a basic question. i imagine the jib/genoa halyard, (there is also the mainsail halyard of course) is redundant, (allthough very handy to fix to bow, as a backup to the furler/forstay) as the line/rope inside the furler does the job of raising the jib. as stated earlier, i will be replacing the line inside the foil. i noted in an earlier post, information on connecting a lazy line to the worn out original, (but unable to find now) if i use a 3mm rope, using heat to fuse to original and pull through, will that work. last simple question, if i may. have fellow members found the best lubrication to use inside the foil to assist the travel of the line. many thanks.

colin.bryant
Haven't replaced my furler

Haven't replaced my furler halyard yet but I have disassembled and reassembled it to replace the jib with a genoa so I understand what you mean. If you are heat fusing make sure you test the joint rigorously before attempting to pull it through. The halyard has been decored at the bottom end (for increased flexibility/reduced diameter) and there is also a ferrule clamped around it - so fix the new rope to the top, cored, end.

Having said that if you have the furler instructions it tells you how to do it in the 'assembly' part - no lubricant needed.

peter.cullender
hi colin, thank you for your

hi colin, thank you for your reply. i should have waited another day to post, as i have spent today sorting the rigging, and it is all slotting into place. much thanks again, have a nice day.

peter.cullender
hi fellow mac people, could

hi fellow mac people, could anyone inform me on a simple query. the sail feed slot on my 2003 26m cdi furler is approx 40mm. ( just under 1 and a half inches) i am finding it difficult to get the jib to enter this slot. i would have thought the sail feed slot would have been longer? am i missing something?? any advice gratefully accepted.

roly.simpson
no. not missing anything.

no. not missing anything. You have to keep feediing it . ideally have dome downward tension on the sail so it keeps straight and doesn't bunch. If ANY resistance dont force it but release the tension , back it up a little and guide it through as you pull halyard. Best done w 2 people. It really helps to use ample silicone spray in the track beforeheand. As with all things on the Mac...if it wont go smoothly its WRONG. ...check never force.

Roly

peter.cullender
much thanks for your advice

much thanks for your advice roly. from power to sail, its a big learning curve! but enjoyable. have a nice day.