davidj
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Post by davidj on Apr 10, 2017 20:30:16 GMT
hi guys i have a jeanneau 39 DS with a selden head sail ferla that runs down the port side and it organised to the cockpit and a winch .
is there any reason i cant run it down the starboard side the same way.
i have a bowsprit that sits on the portside and the halyard cross over this is the way it came . i have seen one pic of the same boat set up this way.
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Post by rene460 on Apr 11, 2017 1:30:26 GMT
Hi davidj,
I suspect the main reason the furler lines runs down the port side, if my SO30i is anything to go by, is that the line exits the reel in a curve nearly straight out to the first staunchion lead, and neatly avoids fouling the anchor locker lid which hinges that side. You must not wind the line the other way around the reel because that will tend to untwist the wire ropes and nothing good comes of that.
Before you you change anything permanent, I would suggest laying the line out on the starboard side, use temporary ties to hold it to the staunchions and other guide eyes and see if it can be run in a reasonably fair direction. It will not run through ribbon ties to try it, but you are looking for a line run without sharp changes of direction, at least nothing sharper than your present port side set up.
You can get staunchion fair leads that have a sheave and can be aligned for best lead in and out for less friction and it may be worth using these to reduce friction if you need some turning points so you can open the anchor locker, as it is worth doing all you can to reduce friction.
With those issues considered, I for one don't see why not.
rene460
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Post by jdl01 on Apr 12, 2017 2:40:24 GMT
As a general rule, one puts the furler feed on the opposite side of the forestay from where you carry your anchor. Without a photo, it's hard to offer more specific advice.
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Post by boltnbrew on Apr 17, 2017 14:31:21 GMT
I have done the same thing on our 43DS- but remember some sailmakers only stitch the sun cover on one side of the headsail. If you wind in other direction, you effectively have no sun cover. You just need to be aware of the potential issue.
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Post by hoppy on Apr 17, 2017 23:08:56 GMT
My roller originally came with the same setup with the line lead to a clutch on the cabin top. The first thing I did when I got my boat was to route my roller line along the stanchions on the port side. Initially it led to a block with a clam cleat on it but now I have a clutch by the rail and then the line leads to a block.
Personally I think it is a better setup than on the cabin top.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2017 18:28:06 GMT
As I added some clutches on the roof top I reorganised the lines and moved the furler line to the other side. I don't have a sun protection strip on the sail so I could easy roll it in the other way. No problems at all with the anchor.
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Post by Don Reaves on Apr 19, 2017 20:26:43 GMT
My 2004 SO 35 didn't have a sun protection strip on the genoa, but one side was coated with some kind of protectant. So you might still have a possible issue. But for what it's worth, the protection didn't work very well, and I had to have the sail restitched much earlier than I would have if there were a sunbrella strip on it.
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Post by so36idavid on Apr 20, 2017 1:05:13 GMT
As I added some clutches on the roof top I reorganised the lines and moved the furler line to the other side. I don't have a sun protection strip on the sail so I could easy roll it in the other way. No problems at all with the anchor. Look carefully, on my boat the sun protection strip was made out of white canvas so it appeared that there wasn't one. If you don't have protection and your sail is in good shape then you should probably get one put on by a sailmaker, it will save you money in the long run. In any case, the protection strip has nothing to do with where you run the leads to the furler. The furling line can attach to the furler from any reasonable angle. The protection strip has to do with which way the furling line wraps around the drum.
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Post by iancymru on Apr 20, 2017 9:29:01 GMT
Possibly re-run the furling line along the port side rail stanchions to a clutch/jammer port side aft and use the old furling line leads for the bowsprit.
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Post by iancymru on Apr 20, 2017 10:09:44 GMT
also just saw this. Although its not a DS I thought it may have been of interest (about 50secs in).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2017 20:23:41 GMT
As I added some clutches on the roof top I reorganised the lines and moved the furler line to the other side. I don't have a sun protection strip on the sail so I could easy roll it in the other way. No problems at all with the anchor. Look carefully, on my boat the sun protection strip was made out of white canvas so it appeared that there wasn't one. If you don't have protection and your sail is in good shape then you should probably get one put on by a sailmaker, it will save you money in the long run. In any case, the protection strip has nothing to do with where you run the leads to the furler. The furling line can attach to the furler from any reasonable angle. The protection strip has to do with which way the furling line wraps around the drum. I will definately not add a protection strip to my membrane sails. I use a sleeve to cover the sail when not in use. When you have a protection strip on one side of the sail you will always have to furl it in one way. The angle between roller and furl line can make it more difficult to rol it the other way around.
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