Warren,
I actually have a single-line furler, not the continuous dual-line type. I don't believe it has the same "slipping" problems as the continuous line furlers that you describe. However, from what I hear and read, there are other possible issues with this type such as line tangling on the drum, binding, bearing problems and so forth. The surveyor indicated that this furler was in very good condition, so there may be some value in it if I advertise to sell it. I wasn't able to find the model number on it, but it's a rather solid looking piece of equipment. Thanks for your tips on sail conversion vs. selling and buying. Maybe there's a sail re-sale outfit that would be interested in a trade-in arrangement. If I can end up with a sail in decent shape and save a few "boat-bucks" over the conversion costs, it probably makes sense to do that.
I actually have a single-line furler, not the continuous dual-line type. I don't believe it has the same "slipping" problems as the continuous line furlers that you describe. However, from what I hear and read, there are other possible issues with this type such as line tangling on the drum, binding, bearing problems and so forth. The surveyor indicated that this furler was in very good condition, so there may be some value in it if I advertise to sell it. I wasn't able to find the model number on it, but it's a rather solid looking piece of equipment. Thanks for your tips on sail conversion vs. selling and buying. Maybe there's a sail re-sale outfit that would be interested in a trade-in arrangement. If I can end up with a sail in decent shape and save a few "boat-bucks" over the conversion costs, it probably makes sense to do that.
