Operation & Operational hints
Reefing and unreefing is accomplished with a reefing line and an outhaul, either through working at the mast,
(see fig. 7.1). or by the lines for operation from the cockpit.
If in-mast furling mast is to be operated from the cockpit then a reefing line in the form of an endless loop in
combination with a self-tailing winch is recommended. The loop should be sufficient long to permit easy remo-
val from the winch. Slack on the unloaded side of the loop should be taken up and held with the aid of a cleat or
a Clam-cleat. A rope stopper can also be used, but the reefing line will have to be spliced after being threaded
through it.
A self-tailing winch is also recommended for the outhaul. Fig. 6.1 and 6.2 illustrate two possible arrangements.
Arrangement with self-tailing winches and belaying cleat for the endless reefing line.
Layout 1
Layout 2
Fig. 6.1
Arrangement with conventional winch, two Clam-cleats and a rope stopper. The rope stopper should be of the
type where the line can be eased off. (Rutgerson Ram-Jam for example).
Lead blocks
Kicker bracket/Turning blocks
Outhaul
Reefing line loop.
Aluminium Clam-cleat.
(CL 238, incl. fairlead)
Rope stoppers
Lead blocks
Kicker bracket/Turning blocks
Outhaul
Reefing line loop.
Aluminium Clam-cleats.
(CL 238, incl. fairlead)
Fig. 6.2
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