DEHLER quick-reefing system
The DEHLER quick-reefing system, in
conjunction with the Main-drop system
facilitates swift and easy reefing of the
mainsail from the cockpit by a single crew
member. This applies to both the first and
second reefs.
Both luff and leech are hauled down onto
the boom at the same time, using the
reefing line.
Attach the two reefing lines as shown in the
diagram in Fig. 20.
Once the mainsail halyard has been
slackened off, haul Reef 1 or Reef 2 line in
tightly, using the electric winch.
ATTENTION !
If the forward reef cringle does not fall onto
the boom parallel to the aft cringle, you
must pull the rear reefing line. Failure to do
this will result in the cloth around the reef
cringle being torn.
The sail drops onto the boom between the
Main-drop cover sections. It is not covered.
The clutch is then closed on the reefing line.
Fig. 20 Guide block at the leech reef cringle.
The luff of the reefed mainsail is then re-
tensioned with the halyard.
The mainsheet, kicking strap and standing
backstay are then re-trimmed.
Before commencing reefing, slacken off
the mainsheet, Cunningham and
kicking strap.
Mark the clutch levers by the central
winch, to show which control the main
halyard and reefing lines.
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