Extension strip at top of jib

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Madmouse

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Madmouse

436 posts

12 Mar 2023 8:43pm

Why do smaller jibs on a furler have a strip to keep the height the same and can it be removed?

Ramona

NSW

7758 posts

Ramona

NSW, 7758 posts

13 Mar 2023 6:58am

Leave it there! The tape fills the track and spreads the load and importantly the furler top bearing will be at the top. With the top bearing at the top of the track the halyard comes away at an angle that stops halyard wrap. Trust me you don't want halyard wrap!

lydia

1944 posts

lydia

1944 posts

13 Mar 2023 7:30am

Madmouse said..
Why do smaller jibs on a furler have a strip to keep the height the same and can it be removed?

Also makes sure the load up the luff to the exit block remains in line so the head of the sail does not pull out of the luff foil.

Madmouse

436 posts

Madmouse

436 posts

13 Mar 2023 2:58pm

Thanks for the responses. Confirms my theories! Good to know.
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