MARLOW-HUNTER MH31, Руководство оператора

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Sails and Rigging
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series of connections on either side of the boom. These
lines form a cradle which helps provide an organized fold-
ing as the mainsail is lowered.
However, given the negative impact of UV rays on sails,
it is recommended to cover the lowered mainsail. Hunter
offers an optional stack-pack sail cover. This sail cover is
installed within a groove on the boom top and is opened
up to receive the lowered sail and closed and zipped for
stowing. The sail cover is integrated with the relevant run-
ning rigging. The reef lines pass through the sail cover
through small slits which allow line movement. The lazy
jack system can be attached to the sail cover. Review
Figures 12.27 and 12.28 for details on the lazy jack and
sail cover layouts and installation instructions.
12.8.3 In-Mast Furling Mainsail
The optional in-mast furling rig comes with an infinite reef-
ing system. Sail area is decreased horizontally, or the luff
shifts to the right on the sail. Stowing the sail involves furl-
ing it within the mast through the roller furling mechanism.
Reefing and stowing the roller-furling mainsail is accom-
plished by the opposing main furling line and mainsail
outhaul line.
12.8.3.1 Furling Instructions
Ensure the vang is sufficiently slackened.
Ensure the leech is freed up by adjusting the topping
lift as required.
Take up the main furling line while keeping slight ten-
sion on the outhaul; continue to furl until only the UV
protected portion of the sail is visible (Fig. 12.10).
12.8.3.2 Reefing Instructions
Ensure the leech is freed up by adjusting the topping
lift as required.
Set the reefing winch setting to “FREE”.
Take up the main furling line while keeping slight ten-
sion on the outhaul line.
When reaching a desired reef point, mark the main
furling line at the stopper with a 1” (25mm) single band
of indelible marker ink. By taking up the main furling
line to this mark every time, consistent positioning is
made easier. Similarly, mark the outhaul line in the
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same fashion for a consistent correct position.
Repeat the procedure for the second desired reef
point, using double bands to mark the main furling
line and outhaul in the correct position.
12.8.3.3 Unfurling Instructions
Ensure the vang is sufficiently slackened.
Free up the main furling line.
Take up the outhaul line while providing backtension
on the main furling line (to avoid line gnarling)
Figure 12.10
12.8.4 Roller Furling Jib
Control of the headsail sail area is also through a roller
furling system and, hence, an infinite reefing system.
Stowing the headsail involves furling it within its roller
furling mechanism.
12.8.4.1 Furling Instructions
Ensure the windward sheet is running freely.
Take up the furling line while slightly releasing the
leeward sheet. Keep some tension on the sheet to
allow a tight and even furl (Fig. 12.11).
Tie the furling line to the starboard cleat.
12.8.4.2 Reefing Instructions
Same as the furling instructions.
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