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... release the halyard tension when not sailing. So many people forget to release sailing tension on their furled sails' halyards. Not doing so leads to premature bearing failure.

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How tight to set the jib halyard?
- Should furl easily.
- It should look like this
  - I think that shot shows stretch.
  - D'Arcy is probably pulling your halyard on that picture. ;^))))
- Could be several issues.
- From a racing perspective...
  - I think that's so if you're in a spinnaker class where your are not broad or deep reaching.
    - I don't think you ever want wrinkles along the vertical axis...
      - Yes, unless
        
        Hmmm good point re conventional forestay...
- If I were to take a guess
- when was the last time you serviced your furler's bearings? Please remember to...

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