Selden in mast continuos furling line slipping

To keep some tension on the free end of the furling line bring the clutch lever down so the cam just rests on the rope. The same technique works with the outhaul line. I have mine set up so that the furling line is on the starboard side and the outhaul on the port. Had this setup on two boats and generally no problem singlehanded. The line can slip and if you watch it happening you will see it usually does when you pull too quickly and the free end loses contact with the drum because there is no tension on it.
 
Tranona said:
To keep some tension on the free end of the furling line bring the clutch lever down so the cam just rests on the rope. The same technique works with the outhaul line. I have mine set up so that the furling line is on the starboard side and the outhaul on the port. Had this setup on two boats and generally no problem singlehanded. The line can slip and if you watch it happening you will see it usually does when you pull too quickly and the free end loses contact with the drum because there is no tension on it.
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Good tip and just a play with it now, as we are on the boat in east Cowes, and seems a lot better!
 
Tranona said:
To keep some tension on the free end of the furling line bring the clutch lever down so the cam just rests on the rope. The same technique works with the outhaul line. I have mine set up so that the furling line is on the starboard side and the outhaul on the port. Had this setup on two boats and generally no problem singlehanded. The line can slip and if you watch it happening you will see it usually does when you pull too quickly and the free end loses contact with the drum because there is no tension on it.
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Useful tip thanks I'll try that. All my lines are on the port coachroof, ie no clutches or anything else on stbd side so can't rejig it to try that part of your setup.
 
Servicing that winch is very important. I ignored mine for years and the result was a near seized winch and a very difficult to furl/unfurl mainsail. The professionals suggested buying a new winch for £2.5k and warned that servicing it was a difficult job because it is necessary to disconnect the mainsail foil in the mast. It is fiddly but not impossible, half a day’s work. This is what mine looked like once it came apart:

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Once greased it was absolutely fine. It is now an every two year job. I have written instructions somewhere as to how to dismantle it, shout if you would like a copy.
 
Robih said:
Servicing that winch is very important. I ignored mine for years and the result was a near seized winch and a very difficult to furl/unfurl mainsail. The professionals suggested buying a new winch for £2.5k and warned that servicing it was a difficult job because it is necessary to disconnect the mainsail foil in the mast. It is fiddly but not impossible, half a day’s work. This is what mine looked like once it came apart:

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Once greased it was absolutely fine. It is now an every two year job. I have written instructions somewhere as to how to dismantle it, shout if you would like a copy.
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Hi I would appreciate instructions on dismantling the winch. I will pm you my e-mail address.
Steve
 
Laysula said:
Thanks for that. Pics are not over clear, but can you do this with the mast up and are the bearings likely to disburse when the shafts are moved?
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Yes, you can do it with the mast up. And, yes, the ball bearings will go everywhere, which is why the instructions say "At the same time take care of the balls and ballraces which will fall apart."
 
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