Scott You don't have to drop the mast. Merely remove the forestay after securing the mast with a jib and/or spin halyard. Yes it is best to install a halyard restrainer. David Hoyt Sovereignty Catalina 27 #65 In a message dated 4/4/2009 9:21:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
I've just received my new Harken roller furler, and have a couple of questions before I screw it up. First, does the mast need to come down in order to do the initial installation? The instructions say to lay everything out alongside the forestay for measurement purposes, but then later it says that the foil can be installed by sliding it up the stay. But that may just mean after you've reinstalled it. Also, it says that some rigs need a halyard restrainer to prevent halyard wrap. Does the C27 need one? It'd sure be easier to put it on now than have to drop the mast a second time. Lee Scott 1987 C-27 #6350 Shelby, AL **************Hurry! April 15th is almost here. File your Federal taxes FREE with TaxACT. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220239440x1201335902/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.taxact.com%2F08tax.asp%3Fsc%3D084102950001%26p%3D82)
