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Old 05-13-2008
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Originally Posted by trantor12020 View Post
I think the weakest part of the furling line is where it attach to the furling drum by a small screw if I remember correctly. Mine is a Selden Furlex 100S. I always fear that it would come off that way but so far it never did.

It's a good idea to tie the furling line around the drum using a clove hitch before terminating it.

Edit: Also make sure enough line is wrapped on the drum to leave a turn or two both on the drum and around the sail.
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