Hi
I wonder if any one can give me some advice. I have just purchased a 2000 X and on the second outing I have torn the jib sail!! Not a good start. This is on a Furlinf system.
It seems that I have to lower the mask to remove the sail, then reconnect the Furling system without the sail, then when it has hopefully been repaired lower the mask again and retie it to the top of the mask again.
MY question is is it possible to use a halyard to raise and lower the sail without disconnecting everything?
Your comments will be warmly appreciated.
David
Roller Furling Jib
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David Hampson
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David - if it is the CDI Furler you have you can lower the sail by just undoing the halyard that is attached to the top of the plastic drum. It probably is all coiled around the drum in some way, since when you pull the sail up, you end up with excess halyard at the bottom.
Just look at the plastic extrusion which has two grooves in it, one of the grooves will have the sail, the other one will have the halyard (line) coming down. Trace this one, uncoil it, and when you pull on the jib sail that line will move up the groove in the plastic extrusion. You will need to tie an additional line to it so that you can reach it when your jib is all the way down - at least I did!!
Just look at the plastic extrusion which has two grooves in it, one of the grooves will have the sail, the other one will have the halyard (line) coming down. Trace this one, uncoil it, and when you pull on the jib sail that line will move up the groove in the plastic extrusion. You will need to tie an additional line to it so that you can reach it when your jib is all the way down - at least I did!!
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Frank C
I hope it's evident that Stephen is speaking of first UN-furling the sail completely, so that it's open as if you were sailing. Then everything will be obvious to you. Also, look under the left button, "Manuals" and download the CDI furler owner guide.
It's might be a bit intimidating to unfurl the sail when the boat's on the trailer or tied in the slip, but that's what you need to do. Just be sure your sheets are slack enough that the wind can't fill the sail.
ETA:
Oops, sorry - the CDI manual isn't on under the Manuals" button, but check
at this link to the CDI website, and dnload the manual for the FF-2.
It's might be a bit intimidating to unfurl the sail when the boat's on the trailer or tied in the slip, but that's what you need to do. Just be sure your sheets are slack enough that the wind can't fill the sail.
ETA:
Oops, sorry - the CDI manual isn't on under the Manuals" button, but check
at this link to the CDI website, and dnload the manual for the FF-2.
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I have the same problem with my new '02 X, my second time out last week, the jib started ripping on what looks like a hem (about 2 inches in). The previous owner left it out in the sun without a cover or sunbrella strip. I am not sure of the condition of the entire sail.
Does anyone know the best way to fix this?
I assume my options are:
1. Have sailmaker repair rip and install a sunbrella strip over it.
2. If sail is already starting to rot, do I just get the rip repaired and sail her until she quits?
3. Buy a new sail with a Sunbrella strip?
Does anyone know the best way to fix this?
I assume my options are:
1. Have sailmaker repair rip and install a sunbrella strip over it.
2. If sail is already starting to rot, do I just get the rip repaired and sail her until she quits?
3. Buy a new sail with a Sunbrella strip?
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try this:
$200 new jib on ebay
i bet it'll cost you $100 for the fix.
this is probably from someone who purchased a genoa.
i've also seen several posts on this site from those who are looking to "get rid of" a just used or new jib due to the fact that the X came with the jib as standard equipment and they have a genoa.
regardless, get a sock or a strip.
Bob T.
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$200 new jib on ebay
i bet it'll cost you $100 for the fix.
this is probably from someone who purchased a genoa.
i've also seen several posts on this site from those who are looking to "get rid of" a just used or new jib due to the fact that the X came with the jib as standard equipment and they have a genoa.
regardless, get a sock or a strip.
Bob T.
"DaBob"
'02X w/ '04 90 TLDI
David,
You may have a Dutchman furler. If so, check around for the local distrubutor for info on how to remove the sail. On some systems you have to remove the furler (ie. drop the mast). On others a fitting attached to the head of the sail slides up and down the foil allowing you to drop the sail with the mast in place.
If you need a new sail I would seriously consider getting a 135 to 150 genoa for the X as it balances the boat well in gentle to moderate winds and can be partially rolled in when it blows. A sacrificial UV cover is also a good idea to prevent future damage and a cover for when in port is the best bet yet to protect the sail.
You may have a Dutchman furler. If so, check around for the local distrubutor for info on how to remove the sail. On some systems you have to remove the furler (ie. drop the mast). On others a fitting attached to the head of the sail slides up and down the foil allowing you to drop the sail with the mast in place.
If you need a new sail I would seriously consider getting a 135 to 150 genoa for the X as it balances the boat well in gentle to moderate winds and can be partially rolled in when it blows. A sacrificial UV cover is also a good idea to prevent future damage and a cover for when in port is the best bet yet to protect the sail.