New ropes are delivered in a number of ways including on a spool, coil, reel or loose in boxes. When unrolling rope make sure there are no kinks and loops appearing.
Tuff Luff Problem Solving
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
For inquiries or assistance regarding Tuff Luff, please view Schaefer's Tuff Luff Problem Solver first – many common solutions and issues are discussed.
If you are replacing a Tuff Luff have a look at the stainless feeder on your boat, it should have a part number on it. Once you have this part number, review the points and then review the sizing chart.
To create a spliced loop, mark the rope on either side of the loop size desired, leaving at least 15 cm of rope for the tail (the short end.)
The Walder® boom brake is a safety element, and if its installation is simple, a good implementation is essential to achieve its full effectiveness.
If the boat is left in a warm water environment, the system should be cleaned and the lower bearing checked and flushed before leaving the boat for any length of time.Â
