TAB Sails in-mast furling line replacement

[davidgal]

I recently purchased a Warrior 40 with a 1991 TAB mast with in mast furling. I am using the system with a Maxi Roach main sail and the system is working perfectly. However, I currently need to replace the furling line and would appreciate any guidance on how to do this with the mast set in place.

Any documentation would also be welcome.

 

[misterg]

Hello and welcome

I was never able to find any documentation for our (smaller) TAB system we had on out first boat, but there are some comments (and cautions) on replacing the furling line in these old threads:

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40156
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123021
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48031

Prepare to be beaten up about what a bad idea behind-the-mast furling is. It goes with the territory these days, unfortunately

Andy

 

[davidgal]

Thanks Andy,

The listed threads helped focus me on what is needed and what shouldn't be done. It does appear to be a hex grub screw that fixes the furling line in my case.

BTW it's an in-mast system not a behind the mast mod.

David

 

[merlin3688]

Tab Sails went out of business more then 10 years ago, they used other peoples sections as masts, Z Spars certanly supplied some so maybe they could help. A picture showing the bottom of the gear would help. Maybe Tab had there own system but I think you will find its supplied by another mast company.