jib furler issue

[scoobert]

do you see anything wrong here?
it is getting stuck up top and i cannot unfurl it.
it does about 3-4 wraps, then stops.

[Redcoat]

Whats the bottom look like? If you have room at the bottom try a 6" Painter at the top.
Your shackle looks like it's bunching up.

[brutb]

Also while you have it down, check the your bearing in it are well lubed.... Have the same problem, 3 or 4 wraps and it jams. I am waiting for the PB blaster to soak in and release the bearings before removing to try to repack or replace the bearings.

[Rakuflames]

Originally Posted by scoobert

do you see anything wrong here?
it is getting stuck up top and i cannot unfurl it.
it does about 3-4 wraps, then stops.

Drop it lower, and then if it needs it PUT A HALYARD RESTRAINT ON IT, or ... kiss your forestay goodbye -- repeatedly -- until you do install that halyard restraint.

Boldly Go Sailing: Your Mast Could Come Down – Really! -- Halyard Wraps