Hood roller furling

[Lance Jones]

I know we just went through this. However, I couldn't find the post. How do you reef the continuous line furler? I tried letting it all the way out, then rolling it until it was the right length. However, when I went to sail, it still pulled out to full length.

ps. I did tie the continuous line off after reefing.

[Tom Glennon]

You need to keep tenson on BOTH lines, and then cleat BOTH.

[Ron Hill]

Adding to what Tom said, cleat both lines TIGHTLY !!

[Lance Jones]

  As usual, thanks so much for the advice! We had 25kt winds this weekend and when I let out Kitty Cat's 155 headsail and then pulled her back in to make a 100, she sailed like a champ. Thanks so much for the great insight. Not only do I thank you; but, so does my wife, Kitty.

[pjcomeau]

What is the rope/line size on your furler? What is your setup to tie up both ends of the line?

Thanks

[Lance Jones]

It is the standard size continuous line (I think 3/8ths). I simply pull it tight and figure 8 it on to my cleat.

[Ken Juul]

My furling line cleat is very close to the aft mooring cleat.  When I'm going to reef in strong or gusty conditions I put one leg of the contineous furling line on the mooring cleat and the other on the reefing line cleat.  Much easier to keep tension on both lines that way.

[Lance Jones]

Great idea Ken.

[Ron Hill]

Lance : If you are talking about the Hood 915 continuois roller furler - the size of the furling line should be 7/16" NOT 3/8". 
That may be why you are having problems!! 

[Lance Jones]

Ron,
As I said in my post, "I think it was 3/8ths." I didn't measure it so, I really don't know.

[Ted Pounds]

I replaced mine and it was 3/8ths before and after.

[Ron Hill]

Guys : I'm only mentioning what Hood recommends be used for their 915 furler.   Don't kill the messinger!