Best line for genny furler

[pcatterall]

Quite a few problems with our furler, hopefully resolved by fitting a diverter to eliminate the dreaded halyard wrap.I still feel that our furling line contributed to our jamming problem and am considering fitting something new.Our yacht is a neptunian 33, the existing line is 10mm ( but could be 8 which has got 'furry' and looks like 10!!)Its ok to handle and pull by hand but does not roll neatly on the drum which becomes full as the line builds upon itself.( yes we do try to keep some tension on the genny when furling.I feel that a harder line may 'lie' better on the drum although there would be a trade off in handling, possibly 8mm would be better but I guess 6mm would be too small??I suppose that I could use 6mm by putting it around the winch ( more to get the grip rather than brute force)Can the panel please help??

 

[BabaYaga]

http://www.liros.com/en/products/productfinder/details/detail/liros-taper-pro.html

I have not used it, but consider for the next time replacement is due.

 

[CreakyDecks]

I don't want to be pedantic but it is when you are unfurling that the drum fills.

 

[Talulah]

I have removed the core from our furling line for half it's length. The part that wraps on the drum is much thinner whilst retaining sufficient thickness at the cockpit end to hold comfortably.

 

[James_Calvert]

Just a thought, but have you got too much line on the drum? Obviously you don't want too little, or the sail won't fully furl, but if there are too many turns they can jam into each other, particularly if the lower (unused) ones are a bit slack.

 

[Seashoreman]

'hopefully resolved by fitting a diverter to eliminate the dreaded halyard wrap'
Is this a purpose made product or something you intend making up? I have recently attached a twisted shackle to the drum to hopefully improve this annoying and dangerous 'wrap' but haven't had chance to try it.
Maybe my rope is too thin and I am getting too many coils, mnn, that's a thought?

 

[Hypocacculus]

I'm curious; how would the furling line cause the halyard to wrap?

 

[Twister_Ken]

Used to have a problem on the Twister. Resolved by fitting Dynema - lucky to have got the right amount and size as a reel end. I think the non-stretchiness contributes to it not getting pinched as it rolls onto the drum

 

[cpedw]

I have removed the core from our furling line for half it's length. The part that wraps on the drum is much thinner whilst retaining sufficient thickness at the cockpit end to hold comfortably.

I have used this to get enough line onto the drum while retaining "handleability".
Derek

 

[cpedw]

I have removed the core from our furling line for half it's length. The part that wraps on the drum is much thinner whilst retaining sufficient thickness at the cockpit end to hold comfortably.

I have used this to get enough line onto the drum while retaining "handleability".
Derek

 

[gregcope]

Couple of points that have already been made, but thought to re-iterate;

1. Not too much line on the drum when unfurled (3 times?);

2. Taper the line - mine has no core for 50%(+) of its length - makes it much thiner. Do not taper near the end where you might want to pull by hand or winch. Much of this will not reach the furler as it will be lying between cockpit and bow on the deck;

3. When unfurling do you ensure light tension on the reefing line? Otherwise you will get a lose mess on the drum;

4. Does the reefing line feed into the drum at the right angle for it so that it coils nicely on the drum?

Hope that helps.

 

[pcatterall]

Thanks all. Just to clarify........the halyard wrap sorted by the diverter was at the top of the mast. There has been a 'sort of furling line wrap on the drum which I want to eliminate. angle seems right, no excess line on drum, allways try to keep some tension on sheet when furling etc.
Interested in idea of removing core for part of length ( will need to find out how to do this)
Many thanks for all the tips.