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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

18-12-2018, 07:17

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Code 0 Furling

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Posted By Kestrahl

Re: Code 0 Furling

No, there is always a risk the middle can catch the wind and pull out while pulling the top and bottom in tight. Then it flogs itself to death. I've also seen this happen to headsails on regular...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

18-12-2018, 07:13

Replies: 12

Code 0 Furling

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Posted By Kestrahl

Re: Code 0 Furling

If the sail was toast after two years then it is likely the fabric wasn't suitable. The sailmakers you mention often use laminated CZ materials that are designed for racing around the buoys in the...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

18-12-2018, 04:51

Replies: 12

Code 0 Furling

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Posted By Kestrahl

Re: Code 0 Furling

Normally a bottom up furler is used for code zero's ( or sails with the torsion rope inside the straight luff of the sail ). Top down furlers are normally used for Asymmetrical spinnakers where the...

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