ripped furling jib

[robyonfrome]

I have a 6" rip in my furling jib on my Jeaunneu 32, being very new to sailing I guess it must have been my fault, its ripped high up where it catches the spreader, I can only think I let the sail flap about too much but Im very surprised its tore so easily. Question is how do I get the sail off to take to the repairers.

 

[Tranona]

Pull the sail out (on a calm day), undo the halyard and let it drop. It has a luff tape which runs in a groove and the sail is attached top and bottom with shackles. Thge top attachment is to a swivel that runs up the foil. Tie that down to the drum while the sail is not on.

Quite common to get damage at spreaders, although tear unusual as it is normally the UV strip that wears. Kemp Sails will fix it for you (as will several others in Poole).

 

[sarabande]

It would be worth having a close look (binoculars ?) at the spreader, to see if there is a sharp edge or similar. No point in repeating the exercise on a repaired sail.

 

[Spyro]

I have a 6" rip in my furling jib on my Jeaunneu 32, being very new to sailing I guess it must have been my fault, its ripped high up where it catches the spreader, I can only think I let the sail flap about too much but Im very surprised its tore so easily. Question is how do I get the sail off to take to the repairers.

If the sail is quite old and it has a UV strip it may be that it is past it's best and the UV strip will tear with the slightest of force. The UV strip is usually a coloured band about a foot-18 inches wide along the foot and the leach although it could be white, it is there to protect the sail from sunlight when it is rolled up. Mine was torn in several places although the rest of the sail was in reasonable condition. I didn't think the cost of a new UV strip was worth it so took it off and will add what I saved to the price of a new sail when I need one.

 

[robyonfrome]

many thanks I think I can see what to do now.

 

[colhel]

A bit late now but save it happening again. I got some rubber boot things to go over the ends of the spreaders to help prevent this. I bought them from Cobbs Quay Chandlers, but imagine they're for sale all over

 

[VicS]

A bit late now but save it happening again. I got some rubber boot things to go over the ends of the spreaders to help prevent this. I bought them from Cobbs Quay Chandlers, but imagine they're for sale all over

Called old tennis balls aren't they?

But baggy wrinkles are the right and proper things to use.

 

[onesea]

I have a 6" rip in my furling jib on my Jeaunneu 32, being very new to sailing I guess it must have been my fault, its ripped high up where it catches the spreader, I can only think I let the sail flap about too much but Im very surprised its tore so easily. Question is how do I get the sail off to take to the repairers.

May I politely suggest that if there is not something I have missed that you take the time to learn ALL the sail systems on the boat.

Main up & down (not just furled if furling) how the stack pack works, where the ropes go for the reefing lines.

I would also suggest if these seems a bit much you find an instructor, preferably who has had his own boat for some time.

Spend the Money for you and your partner wife to be shown the finer points of these systems. To come for a sail with you, he may well not only advise for this present problem. He will probably help you get allot more out of your sailing.

I suppose I should be ready for a flaming, I just feel there are fundamentals people should know before setting out in position of responsibility.

 

[sarabande]

err, that seems to assume a lot of innocence on the part of the OP. Yes, in an ideal world everyone would learn the ropes before even casting off, but there is some merit (though with some risk) in learning by doing.

I think it is encouraging the OP has posted and asked for help and advice in the first place. That seems to show good intent.

 

[Spyro]

err, that seems to assume a lot of innocence on the part of the OP. Yes, in an ideal world everyone would learn the ropes before even casting off, but there is some merit (though with some risk) in learning by doing.

I think it is encouraging the OP has posted and asked for help and advice in the first place. That seems to show good intent.

Think that's probably right to assume, Lowering a furling gib is pretty basic stuff also not being able to work it out without asking shows a bit of innocence. But credit for not being afraid to ask. Once the OP realises how it's done he probably will wonder why he never thought of that. I don't mind giving advice to anyone.

 

[onesea]

Think that's probably right to assume, Lowering a furling gib is pretty basic stuff also not being able to work it out without asking shows a bit of innocence. But credit for not being afraid to ask. Once the OP realises how it's done he probably will wonder why he never thought of that. I don't mind giving advice to anyone.

Agree credit for asking but cannot help but wonder how much more pleasure the OP could obtain from sailing with a few hours of instruction. Some one to say what about this or that? If you changed this or that it might be easier...

I always look forward to sailing with others for that reason, you learn new or other ways. They might not always be correct or best but more knowledge is never a bad thing.

 

[robyonfrome]

Maybe a little harsh Onesea but he who ask question feels fool for rest of lesson, he who does not fells fool for rest of life. thanks to the guys that were understanding

 

[colhel]

It's worth tying down the riser so it doesn't disappear up the mast.See pic, in this case tied with a black sail tie.

 

[LadyInBed]

Maybe a little harsh Onesea

Very harsh IMO, especially as you have only just got the boat and the problem may have been just waiting to show itself.