Hunter 240 Furler
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I'm confused. The thread title seems to suggest the hardware side of things (the furler itself), but your post seems to suggest you want to talk about the sail. You will likely get better assistance if you give us a little more info, with some specificity.
I thought I wanted one. I bought a yankee bag and added a downhaul instead.
There is not enough of a sail there to furl I just wanted an alternative to hanking the thing on and going forward to pull it down.
Something else to consider before spending the money.
There is not enough of a sail there to furl I just wanted an alternative to hanking the thing on and going forward to pull it down.
Something else to consider before spending the money.
yes I have read about those issues... I may try the yank down and see how much flap I get on deck. I just want to cut down on trips forward under sail. The CDI does appear to be the choice if one goes Furler.
Do you have the FF2 ??
yes - the FF2. It came with the boat when I bought it. Having previously come from larger boats with more advanced (i.e. complicated) systems, I was a bit suspicious of the simplicity of the system but under normal use there is certainly value in that factor. Where I sail the other boats in the yard almost all have the CDI furlers so they are definitely popular.
One of my projects over the next year will be to look at some modifications that would make it easier to de-rig the jib and replace the jib in a severe storm situation or in the event of a torn sail. One potential thing I’m considering is installing a Harken SnubbAir up by the bow to assist with hoisting a new sail as I found it took a lot of effort to hoist my jib even on land when I replaced the Halyard. Would be very challenging in heavy seas
All of that said - my way of thinking is almost certainly overkill and plenty of sailors use the CDI furler in all sorts of conditions and are fine. I’m just the type to think through all contingencies and also plan to push the limits of what Hunter really designed the 260 to do which is pleasant-weather coastal sailing. One caveat being this particular boat is still new to me and I’m learning her quirks.
The jib is limited to a max 110. What most do not realize the mainsail is larger than a standard mainsail giving you appx a standard mainsail and a135-140 Genoa for lighter air I suggest a spinnaker. This is achieved by The B&R mast with no backstay
As for the CDI FF 2, I introduced that to Hunter. Cost, ease but most importantly the extrusion could be easily bend some when laying the furler down tied to the rail and mast for transport were the reasons Hunter went with it.
As for a hank on sail simply point into the wind to hoist or take down
As for the CDI FF 2, I introduced that to Hunter. Cost, ease but most importantly the extrusion could be easily bend some when laying the furler down tied to the rail and mast for transport were the reasons Hunter went with it.
As for a hank on sail simply point into the wind to hoist or take down
Dave... can you comment more on what limits the 240 jib to 110 ??
if I go new sail for Furler vs reworking luff on factory jib, I was considering going larger but I see you consistently saying you can’t do that... can you tell me why ??
Is it deck setup or something I’m missing ?? What I had hoped to do was go larger and reef down as needed even if I needed to add deck hardware.
if you posted what the physical 110 constraint is elsewhere, just point me to it.
much thanks
You have a B& R mast rig with no back stay with a larger main that gives you an equivalent of a 135-140 genoa. The lines on deck woould also interfer with the swept back shrouds. The key is to heel no more than 12-14 degrees with sail control. So the 110 jib is max as that is the way it was designned. If you want a larger sail for light air I suggest an a symmetrical standard spinnaker.
As usual, Dave is spot on. For my H25, I added a Code O to improve light air performance. A Bowsprit and mast crane allows me to run both jib and Code 0 at once.
I had not thought about this... another one to consider for later
There is nothing better than a new set of sails to perk up performance. I got these a couple of years ago and really like them.
I've built a few Hunter 240 furling jibs over the years. The biggest Hunter 240 jib that will fit is 103%. The leech will hit the shrouds and spreaders If you build it significantly bigger.
Judy B
semi-retired sailmaker.
Judy B
semi-retired sailmaker.