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Roller boom reefing for mainsail
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:57 am
by Willburrrr2003
Good morning everyone! I learned 2 things last night about our boat. 1) it's actually a Venture 22. 2) it uses the Roller Boom Reefing system. Since the mast isn't up just yet to play with things, can anyone point to a video of reefing and unreefing with the roller boom setup? Or just walk me thru the steps of doing each?
Thanks un advance!
Regards,
Will R.
Re: Roller boom reefing for mainsail
Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:15 pm
by Russ
Wow, our first boat growing up was a 27' with roller reefing main. It was a PITA. It had a handle that turned the boom and wrapped the mainsail around it. Then you would secure it with ties along the boom.
I found this on the internet:'
'Yes reefing is done by rotating the boom pulling the main down! The bottom bolt running through your mast should have a wing nut that can easily be undone and pulled out to allow the gooseneck to turn freely, thusly rotating your boom! Dont get me wrong, it is always easier with a second person! Quicker too! I also added a couple of grommets into my main sail, and I can also tie it off if I dont feel like reefing with the boom! Either way works great!