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Technical / Re: BRe rope specifications - mainsail hoisting issues
« Last Post by Roger A on 16 Apr 2024, 10:02 »Thanks everyone for your very helpful replies.
I’ve modified the topic so it describes the real issue that I’m trying to solve - why is my BRe mainsail so difficult to hoist when other owners report that it is an easy task?!
I’ve been working through the possible causes..
Spinlock clutch- works well
Deck blocks - all working well
Track - now carefully cleaned and lubricated with Sailkote Mclube - will see if that helps.
Halyard - badly worn near masthead end and seems too big for the masthead block - replace with smaller line? And possibly dyeema?!
Headboard- is metal but I’ve been using the higher of the two attachment points so will try the lower one per Andrew’s advice.
The masthead block - position alongside the track seems strange to me but Andrew’s is the same although his block is different see pics of mine. May change the block, move its position, cut off the top part of the track.
Will report on progress.
Thanks again for your comment’s more very welcome!
Roger
I’ve modified the topic so it describes the real issue that I’m trying to solve - why is my BRe mainsail so difficult to hoist when other owners report that it is an easy task?!
I’ve been working through the possible causes..
Spinlock clutch- works well
Deck blocks - all working well
Track - now carefully cleaned and lubricated with Sailkote Mclube - will see if that helps.
Halyard - badly worn near masthead end and seems too big for the masthead block - replace with smaller line? And possibly dyeema?!
Headboard- is metal but I’ve been using the higher of the two attachment points so will try the lower one per Andrew’s advice.
The masthead block - position alongside the track seems strange to me but Andrew’s is the same although his block is different see pics of mine. May change the block, move its position, cut off the top part of the track.
Will report on progress.
Thanks again for your comment’s more very welcome!
Roger