Does the furler attach to the same mount as the forestay? If not where? If so, I cannot make it reach and need some advice. Does the furler replace the forestay? If not is the forestay for a 1989 26D a rope and not a wire?
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Furler question for a 26D
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SPC Paul
- Engineer
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- Sailboat: MacGregor 26S
- Location: Norway, MI "Bandit"
The forestay on a boat with roller furling runs inside the furler. On a 26D or 26S it is made from 1/8" stainless steel cable. It attaches to the bow of the boat with a clevis pin. I can probably post some pictures from my 26S in a day or two.
It is hard to make it reach to put the pin in place because of the tension. With two people I can usually manage it easily, but by yourself it can be a challenge. There is a turnbuckle inside the furling drum, if you're still coming up short you can try adjusting it out.
Hope this helps.
Jared
1991 26S
"Bandit"
It is hard to make it reach to put the pin in place because of the tension. With two people I can usually manage it easily, but by yourself it can be a challenge. There is a turnbuckle inside the furling drum, if you're still coming up short you can try adjusting it out.
Hope this helps.
Jared
1991 26S
"Bandit"