Sailing Catalpa · video

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The crew of the 45-ft sailboat Catalpa repairs a malfunctioning in-boom furling mainsail while anchored in Cabo San Lucas.3:45 The system failed to retract because the sail's batten pockets had deteriorated, allowing the fiberglass battens to protrude and jam the furler.3:57 With the assistance of a professional rigger, the crew removed the mainsail to sew the batten pockets and reinforce them with recycled sail webbing.3:57 During the repair, the owner discovered that the furler's internal tensioning rod had loosened; he tightened the nut and drilled the shaft to install a locking pin, preventing the assembly from vibrating loose again.6:22 The crew successfully reinstalled the sail and confirmed the furler operated smoothly.9:52 Following the repair, the vessel departed for a 15-nautical-mile passage toward Puerto Penasco to haul out for maintenance in the Sea of Cortez.13:50

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