Fogg 427 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Over the weekend this piece of wire 'appeared' on my furler. Well, obviously didn't just appear but came from somewhere, other from within the furling unit or was maybe attached to the sail (but I don't recall it being there). Anyone else seen/got one like this and know what it's purpose is? Link to post Share on other sites
rigger 47 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 it is a guide for when you load a sail into the foil Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 They are the pre-feeders for hoisting the genoa into the foil. When new they are meant to retract into that slot. But the retraction sometimes fails... Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 OK, so now the sail is safely mounted in the foil it serves no critical purpose? So what should I do with it, try to lash it up to stop it dangling in the way? It won't seem to go back where it came from! Link to post Share on other sites
Marshy 30 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Have been known to cut them off if they don't retract as they aren't really a good pre-feeder anyhow. But if your wondering maybe flick a quick call to Eddie at Sailutions and ask his advice The retractor on the older models was a dunger and we always removed them, not sure how easy that is on the newer models but Eddie will straight away Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 544 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 How old is it AC?? Looks like about 13 and so it's balls have just dropped. Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 I dunno for sure but suspect it's original with the boat c. 1994. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubthumper 0 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I find that if you shove the wire back in the feeder piece kind of 'clicks' in to place. Link to post Share on other sites
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