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“Main Furl in” and “Main Furl out” line
clutches. This is an endless line that
runs through both clutches.
Sail Systems -
Operating and Reefing with the In-mast Furling System
1.
Ensure the lever on the reefing winch at the mast is in the free position.
2.
Open the line clutches “Main In” and “Main Out”. This is the endless line that
goes around the winch at the mast. Take the “Main out” side of the line and
put one wrap around then winch. This will enable you to control the speed of
pulling out the sail in breeze.
3.
Check the outhaul clutch is closed.
4.
Ensure the boat is pointed into the wind and the vang is eased a little so the
boom is horizontal/perpendicular to the mast.
5.
Open your mainsheet clutches and ease mainsheet a foot or two.
6.
Pull on the “Outhaul” while you ease the “Main Out” line, always keeping an
eye on the mainsail coming out of the slot in the mast and keeping tension on
the “Main Out” line (the line can hop off the reefing winch if this is not done).
7.
When unfurling the main all the way, do not tension the outhaul so that the
clew goes beyond the black marker near the end of the boom. Do not open
any clutch labeled “Do not touch” as it is the halyard. Releasing the halyard
will make it difficult to furl and unfurl the sail.
