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On new boat installations there is no need for a rope guide, providing a deck block can be
located as per diagrams 9 and 12. However with existing boats, depending on the situation
the need to centralize the furling line with the center of the spool arises. When used, the
rope guide should lead the furling line off the spool parallel to the mast from the spool
center as detailed in the diagrams 10 and 11.
It is essential that the mainsail remains visible during both hoist and furl, so position the
operating switch and control lines in the cockpit in a position to allow this. Use of the
existing rope clutches may determine the position for operation. The operating switch should
be positioned in such a way to allow the operator the freedom to use both hands for man-
aging the system. With an electric winch probably the best position in cockpit floor for foot
operation
Use another winch to snub main halyard
or position a 6' T cleat for the purpose
Diag. 13
Diag 14
Rope guide
Furling line
Stand up spring turning
block in line with spool
center
Organiser
Rope jamber
Winch
Winch
Rope jamber
Furling line
Organiser
or position a 6' T cleat for the purpose
Use another winch to snub main halyard
Rope clutch
Rope clutch
