How bad is this, can it be fixed?
Posted by 5hred@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 20 comments
Posted by 5hred@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 20 comments
Original_March_170@reddit
Is it a Furlex system? If built correctly then there should be a composite top cap mounted at the top of the profile. With everything cut at the correct length the first 2 cm. of the swage eye should be in the profile to protect the cable from twisting and forming a “birds nest”.
Secret-Temperature71@reddit
First things first….WHY did this happen. Figure that out then you can proceed.
Far-Midnight-3304@reddit
It even looks like the track got pushed up over the swage which caused the separation. Rigger might have installed it like that because he didn’t cut the extrusion to correct measurement. The sail most likely does not go the high up so I’m with first response and hose clamp and duct tape over.
5hred@reddit (OP)
Thanks! Just purchased the boat and this was my first time up the mast.
The---Bishop@reddit
I hope you didn't go up the mast on that white-and-green (and green) line.
Sailsherpa@reddit
I wonder if the clamp at the drum is loose and the extrusion will slide back down
ReeferSkipper@reddit
How did you manage this?
I'd want to replace that track and thoroughly inspect the Forestay since the swaged fitting got used as a splitting die for the aluminum track.
I'd at least take the whole thing down for a closer inspection, there may be a broken strand or a cracks inside the track on the rigging.
LameBMX@reddit
if the swage can't handle splitting alum... you're in for a bad time in a blow.
otgprnrml@reddit
Not a big issue. The halyard line is a bigger concern In my opinion.
Detaching it is difficult, putting it back is even worse (my experience is based on Schaefer Tuff Luff). You can cut it without removing it and tape the end to prevent further damage. Just be cautious not to damage the stay. The reason you should cut the excess is to be able to inspect the swaged part.
CleverTrash10266@reddit
5hred@reddit (OP)
Thanks! What is the issue with the halyard that you notice?
thereisnospoon-1312@reddit
I would replace it, it looks old and worn
Successful_Cod_8904@reddit
Halyard diverter so high up indicate the installer didn't follow furler installation instructions or made mistake in calculation for the correct foil lenght for the headstay. Top is usually the 2mtr section. No other way to lower it and re-assemble with the section replaced or cut. Thorough inspection of whole furler system is needed. How did it get to this, electric winch?
5hred@reddit (OP)
I have no idea the back story I believe I bought it like this. I did a quick sail on it, I have not sailed it since I discovered it was in this shape
Late_Pear8579@reddit
There’s nothing that can’t be fixed with the power of friendship.
frak357@reddit
And money!💰🤣🤣
get_MEAN_yall@reddit
So the headstay foil is not supposed to overlap the swaged section of that connector. A good fix would be to take the foil off and cut the damaged part off then reinstall.
Busy-Spot6574@reddit
The halyard does not go as high as the damage, so the sail will never get that high. The problem, as someone else has said, is the track being pulled up into the sewage.
You could cut the damaged section off and fit a spacer to stop the track being pulled up and damaged. I have no doubt that the track would probably disintegrate if pulled off the forestay, so if you do cut it be very very careful not to damage the forestay.
kcmike@reddit
You can also cut the foil to below the swage. Just be sure to add a top cap so the stay doesn’t get damaged.
Nearby_Maize_913@reddit
depends... imo
do you feel confident the stay is in good shape aside from the split track?
How high does the sail go (does it go all the way to the very top of the track)? If tight on $ and if it doesn't go that far and the stay itself is good I'd put a hose clamp on it and call it a day. If that doesn't work then you need a new track