More problems on our return from Cat Harbor

Name: More problems on our return from Cat Harbor
Uploaded: 2026-04-19T14:15:13.000Z
Duration: 14 min 39 s
Description: A bent anchor roller bolt and a jammed Leisure Furl mainsail highlight the learning curve of a new boat.

19. april 2026 · 14 min · 5K visninger · Avalon, Catalina Island

Sailboat bow cutting sunlit water toward distant shore.

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The crew of a Beneteau 57, *Vanishing Point*, encountered a mechanical failure of the anchor roller while departing Cat Harbor on Catalina Island.3:41 The through-bolt securing the anchor roller assembly lost its nut, causing the side plates to spread and the bolt to bend.9:22 Unable to perform a repair at sea, the owners opted to use mooring balls in Avalon rather than anchoring for the remainder of the trip.4:50 During the return passage to L.A. Harbor, the crew experienced a mainsail jam in the Leisure Furl boom system.12:37 The jam occurred because the boom angle was incorrect during furling, causing the sail to drift forward on the roller drum and bind against the mast.12:44 Additionally, the owner successfully configured three onboard cameras and a FLIR unit to display on the Axiom chartplotter.7:20 The vessel returned to its home slip to address the anchor roller damage and finalize the boat's systems.13:52