Reefing the mainsail:
Pull the main sail out as above. You can stop unfurling by pulling on both the
“Main In” and “Main Out” simultaneously. This stops the winch whic
h stops
the sail.
1.
Move the Lever to “Ratchet” position. This will keep the sail from coming out
any further, but you can furl in, making it perfect for reefing and sailing in
strong breeze.
2.
To flatten the main in reefed position put the outhaul around the self-tailing
winch tension slightly then open the
“Outhaul”
clutch. You will then need to ease
this as you reduce sail.
3.
With both the “Main In” and Main Out” line clutches open start winching the furl
in line while keeping tension on the “Main Out” to ke
ep the line in solid contact
on the mast winch.
4.
Once the desired sail area is achieved and achieved a good tension on the foot
of the main, close the “Out Haul”, “Main In” and “Main Out” clutches. Clear the
winches needed for mainsheets etc. and go have fun.
If reefing in very strong winds, ensure the lever on the reefing winch is
in the ratchet position. This way you have more control over the sail
area.
Furling in the mainsail:
Turn the vessel slightly upwind and ease your vang and mainsheet slightly so the
boom is horizontal/perpendicular to the mast.
Open the “Main out” clutch for the
endless looped line, pull on the “Main In” line while keeping slight tension on the
“Main Out” so the line is securely turning the furling mast winch. Ease the “outhaul”
as you furl in the main. In higher breezes you may find it easier to put the winch in
the “Ratchet” position so that it cannot mistakenly unfurl.
Take note of the
different color of the triangle of sail at the clew. Do Not furl this into the
mast.
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