Introduction
The RMG self tensioning drums allow for the elimination of tensioning devices in the sheeting system such as shock cord, rubber band material, hat elastic, springs etc. The spring loaded return spool in these drums takes up any slack and maintains a positive tension in the sheeting system. This even applies to the spiral drums 45zs4st and 55zs4st. Till now, spirals needed to be used with a single line off the drum and a long length of elastic material attached to a fixed point on the boat to maintain tension. Now the self tensioning spirals can be used just like the standard double drums and the endless loop sheeting system.
Drum Direction
32 mm and 42 mm ST Drums are available in Left and Right hand versions. The direction of the winch when sheeting OUT determines which ST drum to use. When the winch drum turns clockwise (viewed from top of drum) to sheet OUT, the Right hand ST drum should be specified. When the winch turns anticlockwise to sheet OUT the Left hand version should be specified.
This change does not affect the 45zs4st and 55zs4st These drums are right hand only.
