Jib Luff

cbaum

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My jib ripped along the luff and in repairing it I discovered that the halyard line inside the sail seems to be too long. When I try to pull the ripped area together, the line buckles. The only solution would seem to be to undo the threads at the tack or the head or both and adjust the line so that it lies flat and taut in its pocket along the luff. Any ideas? Thanks. Chris Baum
 
You should really at least consult a sail maker if not have them do the repair. I think it maybe correct to have some slack in that luff wire. My 2 cents.
 
Jib luff wire

Thanks fan! I am in Colorado Springs and don't know of a nearby sail maker. Next time you sail if you notice that there is slack in your jib wire, I'd appreciate it. Thanks. Chris Baum
 
The wire is a little loose on mine, but when I crank down on the haulyard it pulls real tight. At that point my forestay is very loose.

-Robert
1989 Capri 14.2 Mod 2
1989 Catalina 22
 

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