yelbis
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Hi I have a furlex 200. Can anyone suggest a good replacement 8mm line and where to purchase. is there a preferred product. Thanks
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lpdsn
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I just bought ordinary braid on braid for my furler. PO had fitted 10mm line, which I thought was a bit OTT. I bought 8mm line (even the cheap stuff had a breaking strain of nearly two tonnes). Somehow, I don't think the line is the weakest link.
yelbis
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Hi. The problem I have is that I purchased a nice looking line only to go very stiff due to PV and salt. It is just six months old I guess and really is a beast. One crew offered to buy it from me just so he could cut it into pieces.
Tranona
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Try washing it in the washing machine before cutting it up. 8mm braid on braid is the correct line. Look for a known brand such as Marlow, Liros or English Braid. Don't get any larger as there won't be enough room on the drum.
vyv_cox
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I have been using cheap as chips Greek-made 8 mm furling line for years now. Undoubtedly not the best quality that can be bought but perfectly adequate for this undemanding job.
ghostlymoron
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A bit of fabric conditioner should help it recover it's pliability.
Stemar
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Unless it's nylon.
I use a plain vanilla polyester braid halyard line (non stretchy) and it's been fine for years. There are soft handle lines that are easier on the hands, being an office wuss with office hands, I reckon they're worth the little bit extra.