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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2024, 04:05
Replies: 79
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Posted By derfy
Re: Furling boom

You mention any system can jam "if handled incorrectly". Just curious what steps are necessary to furl (or additionally furl) your in-boom furler when sailing deep off wind in 25 kts TWS in 8-10...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-12-2022, 12:26
Replies: 79
Views: 12,485
Posted By derfy
Re: Furling boom

I agree. They all work, and all can fail. A boat the size of a CNB 66 with a 100 ft mast - well, a powered furler system is the only realistic option - and in-boom is definitely preferable. Nothing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-12-2022, 11:13
Replies: 79
Views: 12,485
Posted By derfy
Re: Furling boom

Yes, I can reef off the wind in a hard blow, in rough seas, single-handed. I have done it often enough and so far it has never gone wrong.

But - not from the cockpit. And that may be a deal...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-12-2022, 11:46
Replies: 79
Views: 12,485
Posted By derfy
Re: Furling boom

In mast furlers I have sailed with, and had them jam on me in the Gulfstream (a Gozzard 44), and have had rope clutches fail, causing a partially furled main to instantly unfurl, sending a 46 ft...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-12-2022, 16:56
Replies: 79
Views: 12,485
Posted By derfy
Re: Furling boom

They jam - and you end up not getting the sail down when you really need to.

Get a boat you can reef when sailing off the wind. Furlers (in-mast and in-boom) simply cannot do this - they have to...
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