Furling line

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Fri, 02/04/2021 - 9:32am
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mike.mcnerney
Furling line

Hello all,

Just going to renew the jib furling line (the rope that winds onto the drum).

What is that rope made from? Is it Dyneema? I think Dyneema is quite expensive - can't imagine that MacGregor used it ?

So what should I buy?

Thanks

Mike

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Fri, 02/04/2021 - 10:10am
rick.jones
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Hi Mike

Hi Mike

I don't think you need dynema, the max load is what you can pull directly. Just good quality line, probably 4-5 mm. Main thing to watch for is not going too thick or it will overfill the drum and jam.

I think a line with a smooth rather than soft outer works better too.

—

Rick Jones (Treasurer), former 26X & 19 owner, Isle of Wight

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Fri, 02/04/2021 - 11:57am
simon.armitage
I suggest cutting a short

I suggest cutting a short length off your current line and taking it to the chandlers and discussing what to buy. It's what I did and all is well.

Simon.

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