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Furling a sail simply means to put the thing away after use. Sails are commonly folded and covered, or rolled into a tubular shape by an onboard mechanism. Many sailors prefer to remove the sail from the rigging entirely; in this case it is typically folded and bagged. Sails on larger vessels are typically left in place, while it is easier to remove sails from the rigs of smaller vessels.
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What is the name of the Line used in furling a sail?
furling line
How do you install a sail on a flexible furler?
I have a CDI furler on my jib and this is what works for that rig. If the plastic 'foil' is not installed yet you will have to release the bottom of the jib stay. Be sure to use a halyard in place of the stay to make sure the mast doesn't fall while the stay is disconnected. The foil slides over the jib stay with the integrated halyard roller on top. Attach an extra length of line to the halyard and tie the ends to the deck to avoid losing them aloft. After the foil is on, attach the stay to the roller drum which is attached to the jibstay chainplate. The furling line should be fully wound up around the drum. Attach the head of the sail to the halyard end that is on back of the foil i.e. the side with the sail track and loading slot. Attach the tack of the sail to the shackle on the drum. Hoist the sail while feeding the luff rope of the sail into the foil's sail track and then secure the halyard to the tack shackle. Pull the furling line and the sail will roll up on the foil.
What rhymes with sterling?
'Yearling', 'Curling', 'Hurling' and 'furling' (as in furling or unfurling a flag) come to mind; can't think of any more offhand, but I'll give it thought!
Is it okay to get a jib furling sail that is one foot shorter on the luff and on the foot than the size recommended for a Rhodes 22 sailboat?
Yes you can use a jib that is short on the luff and the foot. You won't catch as much wind so you will sacrifice some speed but it will work.
What word can i make with f l u r i n g?
fun gril ----- Furling, Luring, Ruling. -----
What is the name of the piece of canvas fixed to make a ship or boat move?
sail
What can you sail on?
There are sail planes, sail boats, sail cars, and with a spaceship you could sail to the stars.
What word rhyme with stale not a piece of canvas fixed to make a ship or a boat?
sail
What are synonyms for binding?
Coagulating Securing attaching cinching lashing connecting encasing wrapping yoking uniting putting together shackling strapping restraining furling
How do you make sentences by using the word sail?
Sail me that Frisbee, would you? Do you sail? You sail!
What is a sail on a ship?
Topgallant sail, also known as the gallant sail or garrant sail
Can furling jibs or mainsails be used partly unfurled or must they be fully opened or closed?
In the case of most offshore yachts, yes, they can be "reefed" (furled and tied down) to reduce the amount of surface area exposed to the wind. However this does depend on the type of furling gear used, some (mostly jibs) can only be used fully unfurled (In general a solid forestay is required for a roller-reefing jib.)
