The latest in the saga has been the replacement of the old furling jib. The old jib was thread bare from so many years in the sun. Does anybody have an idea for a sock to put on the jib.
Cool! Thanks for the suggestion and the link.I made a jib sock two years ago from this kit: Sleeve Furling Cover Kit 15' - 21' Luff - Surlast Fabric
It was pretty easy to make on my regular sewing machine (sew slowly and use a needle intended for heavy fabric - like denim.) I have sewed before, but not "canvas" and this was the first zipper I've installed.
I cut the fabric differently than suggested, because I wanted the remaining material to be of a more useful size. I'm hoping to use the remainder for a cuddy cover/pocket, as well as a tiller cover.
traderbob_nc, my apology if you have already seen this diagram - Go to the top of this page and click on the "C14 Handbook" and open it up. Once you are in, go to page 17 for a diagram of the complete diagram of the Jib furling assembly and how it is assembled.So the saga continues. You may have read my posts about rehabbing a 1990 Capri I bought in July 2015. I've been focusing most of my effort on figuring out how to step the mast single handed. I'm slowly getting her ready to splash. I've found out I was missing a block on the Traveler and Boom Vang and Cunningham. Pieces and parts I didn't know I was missing.
The latest in the saga has been the replacement of the old furling jib. The old jib was thread bare from so many years in the sun. Does anybody have an idea for a sock to put on the jib. More importantly, I've been trying to figure out how to attach the old furling hardware to the new jib. I understand how the swivel attaches at the top of the jib. My questions have been focusing on how the drum attaches at the foot. Greg (on this site) has been helping me... with pictures of his furling jib... and suggestions about how to rig it. My old jib doesn't quite reach from the Mast to the bracket on the bow, so I was thinking I'm missing something - maybe a shackle? I'm also confused by the rope that feeds the drum to allow the furling. I was thinking there must be some tension or spring in the drum that allows the drum to furl and unfurl. But I understand it's all mechanical and there is no tension on the drum.
I found a tech doc on the Harken website with some information about rigging - but no pictures :>( just a sketchy diagram.
I'm putting this out here, so if there is anyone near Charlotte NC, that can help piece this puzzle together, and get this neophyte out on the lake, it would be much appreciated. I had actually found a guy in Charleston SC that offered to help me rig her and see what else I might be missing, but we haven't been able to meet up.
I managed to pull the diagram out as an image with snipping tool (amazing what is possible with a user friendly app)traderbob_nc, my apology if you have already seen this diagram - Go to the top of this page and click on the "C14 Handbook" and open it up. Once you are in, go to page 17 for a diagram of the complete diagram of the Jib furling assembly and how it is assembled.
I don't use a furler on mine but to hazard a guess - Probably due to the way the the factory has the "furling line" hooked up to the spindle inside the drum!Why does it matter which way you roll it?
Mine rolls up counter-clockwise (looking at the top of the drum).Why does it matter which way you roll it?
And, I just noticed that it says that on the diagram in the notes (note 4))Mine rolls up counter-clockwise (looking at the top of the drum).
I purchased my first sailboat yesterday and it's the a 1990 Catalina Capri 14.2. Loving finding this information listed on this site! It has helped me a ton...looking to get a mainsail cover. Is there an easy spot to order one online? Thanx!