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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-08-2013, 09:28
Replies: 65
Views: 12,841
Posted By Vasco
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

In strong winds your furl or wrap is tighter. Therefore it takes more wraps to completely furl the sail, more wraps, more line. If your furling line is not long enough, in strong winds you will run...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-08-2013, 11:34
Replies: 65
Views: 12,841
Posted By Vasco
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Everything I've read about Harkens says just fresh water flushing or a dry lubricant. Harken's claim to fame is "requires no lubrication". My 02 is 25 years old and works just fine, never been...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-08-2013, 05:04
Replies: 65
Views: 12,841
Posted By Vasco
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Harken bearings do not need WD40 and it is not recommended. All it requires is a good fresh water flush. WD40 on the Torlon bearings will attract dirt and grit and make them worse.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-08-2013, 09:38
Replies: 65
Views: 12,841
Posted By Vasco
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

The furler is a Harken. The size is 02. (Harken circa 1988) I have one of these furlers. It should not require a winch to furl. The bearings are Torlon (not sealed) and should be flushed with...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 08:38
Replies: 65
Views: 12,841
Posted By Vasco
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Headsail furlers have proven themselves over the years. Much better than wrestling with a sail on the foredeck when it gets a bit bouncy. It is interesting to see that there are still folks out...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 08:00
Replies: 65
Views: 12,841
Posted By Vasco
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

First you have to tell us what kind of furler you've got. They all have their idiosyncracies and the problem might be as simple as too much halyard tension.
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