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I like that downhaul idea -- will have to give it a try in the spring.
My boat came with hanked on head sails, and for now a furler is not in the budget. I have not found it a problem single handing it (34' masthead sloop). If you keep the headsail sheeted in when you blow the halyard, it comes down on the deck in decent fashion. I do then run forward and put a sail tie around it to keep it in place until I get on my mooring.
I've had several bad experiences with furlers jamming that necessitated cutting the furling line out of the drum while in gale conditions in the north atlantic. It was not fun. My understanding is that some of these kinks have been worked out since then (1980s), but I'm still suspicious.
Anyone have experience with continuous line furlers?
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