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Roller Furling
To unfurl , first head onto a broad reach to reduce
apparent wind. Uncoil and uncleat furling line which runs
from the bow roller to a cleat adjacent the companionway
to port. Prepare to control the speed of the furl with this
line by taking a single wrap around a winch or cleat as a
leverage point. To unfurl, pull on the working jib sheet.
Ease lazy sheet as needed. Ease furling line slowly to
avoid an override in the spool at the bow.
To furl the headsail , again head onto a broad reach to
reduce apparent wind and allow the sail to furl quietly
and smoothly. Ease sheets enough to allow furling line
to start the roll. Keep gentle pressure on both sheets as
the furling line is being hauled in to create an even
wrap. Wrap sheets a minimum of three times around the
furl to well secure for winds at the dock. Secure all
lines.
Reefing the roller furling headsail
J-80 headsails are designed as a 103-107% genoa. This
allows the option of furling the sail to any number of sail
sizes based on wind requirements. Some sails have black
tape lines at desired reef points. Most do not so it is best
to look at the sail and furl to a point where the sail is
smooth and does not have creases which can stress the sail fabric. To furl a sail, ease working jib sheet
first, haul in furling line to desired sail size, then re-tension jib sheet. Fairleads typically will
have to be adjusted to accommodate new size.
Jib sheet winches
Roller Furling line (black) w/cam