Reefing the mainsail:
Pull the main sail out as above.
1.
To reef the main sail, close the ‘Main In’ clutch and take in any slack on that line.
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.
To reduce sail size start winching the ‘Main In’ line while keeping tension on the
‘Outhaul’ to keep the line in solid contact on the mast winch. (Ensure Outhaul line
clutch is open)
4.
Once the desired sail area is achieved and you have achieved a good tension on
the foot of the main, close the ‘Out Haul’ and ‘Main In’ clutches.
18 Knots “Reef 1”
24 Knots “Reef 2”
Furling in the mainsail:
Turn the vessel slightly up wind and ease your vang and mainsheet slightly so the boom
is above mast ensure your boom is horizontal/perpendicular to the mast. Open the
‘Outhaul’ clutch, pull on the ‘Main In’ line while keeping slight tension on the ‘Outhaul’.
Ease the ‘Outhaul’ as you furl in the main.
Note: Please keep an eye on the ‘furl in’ line where it goes into the mast around the
furling drum. If you think you are running out of line, you should stop furling the sail in.
Take note of the different color of the triangle of sail at the clew. Do Not furl
this into the mast.