Sails and Rigging
12.11
Adjust the main halyard so that the tack reef point is
not contacting the goose neck and is applying ten-
sion to the luff of the main above the reef, not below.
There should be approximately 6” (150mm) of stretch
in the main luff when the reefing line is tensioned, so,
ensure this is considered when adjusting the main
halyard to locate the tack reef.
Confirm that the tack reef point is still clear of the
tack shackle and that only the main luff above the
reef cringle is tensioned, not the luff below the crin-
gle. Ease the reef line and readjust the halyard if
necessary.
After the halyard has been stretched, mark it at the
stopper with a 1” (25mm) single band of indelible
marker ink. By dropping the halyard to this mark
every time, positioning is made easier. The halyard
is automatically in the correct position for the reef.
Similarly, mark the reef line in the same fashion for a
consistent correct position.
Repeat the procedure for the second reef, using dou-
ble bands to mark the halyard and reef line in the
correct position.
12.8.2.2 Reefing Instructions
Head up into the wind.
Ease the mainsheet.
Check the topping lift for adequate boom support.
Lower the main halyard to the appropriate mark and
snub the line with the stopper.
Tension the reefing line with the self-tailing winch until
the reef clew is brought down to the boom. Apply
stopper and tension the main halyard back up, ease
the topping lift (if needed).
12.8.2.3 Shaking out a Mainsail Reef Instructions
Head up into the wind.
Ease the mainsheet.
Release the line stopper and remove reef line from
winch.
Tension the main halyard to raise sail, making sure
reef lines run freely while sail is being raised. Apply
stopper to main halyard.
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Re-tension mainsheet, ease the topping lift (if need-
ed).
12.8.2.4 Stowing the Mainsail
Stowing the mainsail involves lowering it fully to the boom
and lashing it down. Lowering the mainsail is assisted
and simplified by lines termed lazy jacks. This element
of running rigging consists of a network of lines attached
to a point on the mast (approximately 1//3 down the mast)
to a series of connections on either side of the boom.
These lines form a cradle which helps provide an orga-
nized folding as the mainsail is lowered.
However, given the negative impact of UV rays on sails,
it is recommended to cover the lowered mainsail. Hunter
offers an optional stack-pack sail cover. This sail cover is
installed within a groove on the boom top and is opened
up to receive the lowered sail and closed and zipped for
stowing. The sail cover is integrated with the relevant run-
ning rigging. The reef lines pass through the sail cover
through small slits which allow line movement. The lazy
jack system can be attached to the sail cover. Review
Figures 12.27 and 12.28 for details on the lazy jack and
sail cover layouts and installation instructions.
12.8.3 In-Mast Furling Mainsail
The optional in-mast furling rig comes with an infinite reef-
ing system. Sail area is decreased horizontally, or the luff
shifts to the right on the sail. Stowing the sail involves furl-
ing it within the mast through the roller furling mechanism.
Reefing and stowing the roller-furling mainsail is accom-
plished by the opposing main furling line and mainsail
outhaul line.
12.8.3.1 Furling Instructions
Ensure the vang is sufficiently slackened.
Ensure the leech is freed up by adjusting the topping
lift as required.
Take up the main furling line while keeping slight ten-
sion on the outhaul line (see furler screw Fig.12.10
left side; see furled mainsail Fig. 12.10 right side).
12.8.3.2 Reefing Instructions
Ensure the leech is freed up by adjusting the topping
lift as required.
Take up the main furling line while keeping slight ten-
sion on the outhaul line.
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