Symptoms
Difficulty furling or unfurling the sail, squeaking, furling line overriding.
Probable causes
- Dirty or salt-encrusted drum bearings
- Misaligned forestay/foil
- Halyard too tight (halyard wrap)
- Worn furling line
Solution
Wash the bearings with fresh water and lubricate them with dedicated products, check the halyard angle (anti-wrap deflector), check forestay tension and replace the line. Avoid greases that trap salt.
The information on this page is general guidance. It does not replace the manufacturer’s manual or the work of a qualified technician: before any intervention, always check procedures, tightening torques and safety requirements in the official documentation of the machine.
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