Jeanneau Sun odyssey 509, Owner'S Manual

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FURLING GENOA
- Secure the head and halyard to the swivel. Secure the tack to the drum and sheets.
- Insert the bolt rope into the hole and hoist it and take care that you do not tear it.
- Have the halyard taut enough but hoist less taut than a sail on a normal stay. Hoist it until
the horizontal creases disappear (Adjust the tension of the luff after a few sea trips).
- Pull on the line from the cockpit to furl the genoa.
- Before getting under way take advantage of a windless period of time and hoist the genoa.
- Hand pre-roll the drum to set the furling line on it.
Pay attention to the drum winding direction: The sacrificial strip of the genoa shall be wrapped
outside.
Never force it in case it seizes when you furl or unfurl the head sails. Make sure that no ropes
are caught in the furler.
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RIGGING AND SAILS