[Public-list] Roller-reefer question

[brooks.glenn at comcast.net]

I didnt install my roller furling, but  couple of years ago, I did notice an earlier configuration caused the upper drum to wear an oblong depression half way through the top front edge of the mast, about 12" below the mast head.  This depression is still there - maybe 3-4 " top to bottom and worries me every once in awhile.  Next mast pick I intend to weld a supporting bracket over it to strengthen the stick.

Something to watchout for I suppose, when you fit the upper drum to the forestay.

Glenn Brooks
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From: FINNUS505 at aol.com
> Hello my fellow Albergers,
>  
> When you installed your roller-reefing gear, did you use the existing  
> masthead fitting and block for the jib halyard, or were changes necessary to  
> make 
> sure the angle between the jib halyard and the forstay was sufficient to  
> prevent halyard wraps?
>  
> Thx,
> Lee
> Stargazer #255
> 
> 
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