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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-08-2013, 21:08
Replies: 65
Views: 12,840
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Well I believe I have the issue whipped. Many thanks to all who gave advice. It really came down to halyard tension. After releasing the halyard and giving only ~6" slack furling became much...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-08-2013, 11:09
Replies: 65
Views: 12,840
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Interesting comments about WD-40 not recommended - or even bad - for the bearings. From the Harken Unit 2 instruction manual:

"It is strongly recommended that a light lubricant such as WD-40 or...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-08-2013, 20:20
Replies: 65
Views: 12,840
Posted By FruiVita
Again, thanks for the advice, everyone. Upon...

Again, thanks for the advice, everyone. Upon examination of the foul and top swivel, there's no halyard wrap. I loosened the halyard and unfurled the sail at the slip. Winds were ~6kn from astern so...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-08-2013, 08:03
Replies: 65
Views: 12,840
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

A bit confused by the halyard slackening advice. If the current problem is caused by the halyard being too taut then shouldn't I loosen the halyard when operating the furler and tighten it when it's...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 12:30
Replies: 65
Views: 12,840
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

I don't know if the MK2 and "Unit 2" are the same but I don't see separate halyards for the roller furler and the genoa.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 09:28
Replies: 65
Views: 12,840
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

OK, sailors, play nicely together. :flowers: Please don't turn this into a thread about the virtues of roller furlers. I have one and I'm keeping it (although I may be repairing/replacing it).
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 09:01
Replies: 65
Views: 12,840
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Already some helpful hints (halyard too tight or wrapped, bearings need service). To answer the questions in your responses: it's a Harken "unit 2". Could be original equipment and the boat is...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 07:47
Replies: 65
Views: 12,840
Posted By FruiVita
Difficulty Furling Genoa

I have a 36' S2 11.0 CC that I single-hand on occasion. I've been having extreme difficulty furling the genoa, even in modest winds (6-8 kn). I am forced to use the winch to get the sail in and...
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