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Thank you for stating this, again. I missed it the first time. That seems like a very simple and elegant solution. I really was scratching my head about how to add a fairlead to the deck without introducing a leak spot.NiceAft wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:07 pmIf it works for you fine, but it does appear to be too far aft.Here is my wonderful setup for the roller furler.
As I posted earlier, I was told by my dealer(17 years ago) to run the line from the drum, to outside of the bow pulpit, and then straight back (but inside) to the cleat in front of the port winch. It has worked fine.
I am telling you this because what you have might be causing the abrasion on your furler line, and instead of doing drilling in your deck to reposition the fairlead, it might be easier to just have your furler line match the setup I have been using; not that the systems others have pointed out are bad, which they are not, it’s just that you may not wish to drill more holes in the boat.
Thanks. Your pulpit support looks extra polished, but I don't see any issues with this method of routing the furling line. I've ordered a replacement line from BWY (along with a forestay pin!) and will give it a shot when I'm next out.NiceAft wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:21 am Here is a photo of the bow pulpit front support after seventeen years of use.
The only thing I see is a ding from something, but definitely not a rub wear.
Once around that support, it’s a straight shot back to the cockpit.
The only potential wear is when furling. When unfurling, that line has no resistance, it’s running free.
Great pic! Thanks for posting that.jimmy alonso wrote: ↑Fri Nov 19, 2021 6:21 am Found a picture of furler for a 2004
BWY pin.
Backup Line.
Furler line routing.
I must agree - I hope they are doing well.
Well, I went out today - I received the BWYachts pin this week, but didn't have a chance to change the furling line and had to use the old worn out line. I tried your technique of routing around the stanchion and, even with the old line, it worked a treat. Looking at the furler as I pulled the furling line to wrap the headsail, the line was almost perfectly centered, with absolutely no chafe.NiceAft wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:21 am Here is a photo of the bow pulpit front support after seventeen years of use.
The only thing I see is a ding from something, but definitely not a rub wear.
Once around that support, it’s a straight shot back to the cockpit.
The only potential wear is when furling. When unfurling, that line has no resistance, it’s running free.
Idiotfool wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:25 pmWell, I went out today - I received the BWYachts pin this week, but didn't have a chance to change the furling line and had to use the old worn out line. I tried your technique of routing around the stanchion and, even with the old line, it worked a treat. Looking at the furler as I pulled the furling line to wrap the headsail, the line was almost perfectly centered, with absolutely no chafe.NiceAft wrote: ↑Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:21 am Here is a photo of the bow pulpit front support after seventeen years of use.
The only thing I see is a ding from something, but definitely not a rub wear.
Once around that support, it’s a straight shot back to the cockpit.
The only potential wear is when furling. When unfurling, that line has no resistance, it’s running free.
Amazingly simple solution! Thank you so much!
I saw that also. I suppose it could be used when on autopilot and below deck to see what's in front.BOAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:34 pm Anyone know what that camera thing is? Is for seeing in the dark? Or maybe it's a telescope long rang thing? Anyone got cameras mounted? I would like help mounting cameras - I would like to see far away from the top of the mast for one thing - is it possible? Is it a good idea??
Does anyone have cameras mounted on their boat?
Only on paper (so far). I think that a power over ethernet (POE) camera with night vision would be useful mounted on the mast. It is amazing how much they can see in low light. They don't weight much so they won't add too much to the weight aloft and will only require a single ethernet cable for power and data.BOAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 04, 2021 5:34 pm Anyone know what that camera thing is? Is for seeing in the dark? Or maybe it's a telescope long rang thing? Anyone got cameras mounted? I would like help mounting cameras - I would like to see far away from the top of the mast for one thing - is it possible? Is it a good idea??
Does anyone have cameras mounted on their boat?