Posted by 2011venator on
URL: https://forum.seahawk17.org.uk/Jib-furling-tp4024847p4024853.html

It seems that I would need to thread a new halyard through the mast if i was to use a hanked on jib as mine is missing due i suppose to the furling system which means removing the bottom or top of the mast i presume,? not something i am keen on doing as i would need to find a pop rivet gun big enough to re attach it..So
I have a question.
My furling gear consists of a drum at the bottom/bow and a alloy pole through which the standing rigging passes the alloy pole rotates and winds/furls the sail.
At the top of the alloy pole which attaches to the mast there is a block/roller attached directly by pop rivets to the alloy pole which makes me wonder if a sheet can be attached to raise and lower the sail seems pointless and clumsy putting a block there just to tie of the sail?but if a sheet/rope is used to raise/lower/replace/tension the sail tying the sheet/rope of at the bottom would be difficult as it would need to be attached to the drum to stop it getting twisted and there is not really room for it to be tied off
Also should there be a shackle at the top which is free to rotate? as mine was just tied up with a rope which seems to cause some wind up on the standing rigging.
When my son comes round i will get him to take a picture my phone does not have a camera.
Many thanks for any comments.