RedLine 0 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Just buying a top down furling adpator (from Beau Marine on here) for my code 0 furler, so I can also use the system for a couple of Gennakers. Im just sussing out Anti-Torsion ropes. I have a good quality 10-11mm halyard (vectran) that I changed for a size smaller, which I could cut into two, and splice the ends into a solid thimble. Would this work as an anti-torsion rope for a furler. I know you can buy special anti-torsion line. But wondering why a tightly tensioned line between the swivel wouldnt do the same job. As most double braid isnt biased L or R, so would think it would be ok?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Might work OK for a low mid girth code zero on a bottom up furler but no way for a gennaker furler. The anti torsion cable is the most important part of a top down system, skimping here will cause big issues right when you dont need them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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