Now that all the priorities for spring launch are complete,
2 coats of wax,
antifouling touch up…
we can begin to prep R.E.D. for the upcoming season..
Mast roller extension installed…
…re-put the spreaders and stays
…mast stepped and secured…
We decided to try to fix a problem we were having with the main furler last year…
something to do with the internal bearings…
Undid the base and the internal cable came flying out,
furler taking flight..
Luckily, no one was hurt,
no damage done to our boat
or neighbouring boats.
Mast stepped and upstepped 3 times,
but we finally got the bearings back in their housing
and the cable threaded back through the furler.
Club staff were also working hard to prepare for upcoming lauch.
Still so much more to do, but whenever the docks are ready,
we will be ready.
Good morning,
I also have the M26m and I see you use the CDI behind mast roller furler. How do you find it as I am thinking of fitting the exact same model. Have a great time on your travels and I wish you the very best weather. Alan from Brisbane
We chose the mast furler when we bought R.E.D. so we don’t have anything to compare it with. We figured as we age the furler will make sailing easier for us. There is always some performance deduction with furlers but we are in no hurry to get to where we want to go. The rotation of the mast has been condemned too because of the addition of the mast mounted radar and honestly we like it that way and see no difference in performance. Fair winds to you, friend from down under