Just realized I need some standard doyle jib lines - roughly what lenghth on an X?
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Roller furling lines length?
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Re: Roller furling lines length?
Blue Water Yachts says it's 5/16" x 46 ft for a standard jib. Presumably, that's the length for both of them together, in a single length of line.
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Re: Roller furling lines length?
You'll need a little longer for the furler than just for a jib I would think. Mine are just about right at 32' total. That includes for both sides, one single length overall. When I roll my jib up, that allows for about 2 turns around the sail too. 46 sounds a little lengthy.
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Re: Roller furling lines length?
I recently needed to measure mine and they exactly 46' total which is 23' for each side. I wondered why not 50'
I have an M but it must be the same. I ALWAYS wrap them 2-3 times around the furler and have a few feet left at the cleats. BTW, wrapping helps prevent unfurling if a strong wind grabs the clew of the sail.
I have an M but it must be the same. I ALWAYS wrap them 2-3 times around the furler and have a few feet left at the cleats. BTW, wrapping helps prevent unfurling if a strong wind grabs the clew of the sail.
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Re: Roller furling lines length?
Seems like two different "lines" of thought. Jib sheets at 45 or so yields 23' out each side and the Roller Furling line at 23-26' to set-out and retreive the sail. (or is it just too early for me to get it)
