Have seen alot of talk about them lately and wonering if any of you have one , did you make it ? how does a stock jib hook onto one and can it be removed and used again without the furler? anyone have any pics of these? thinking of building one this winter as I have the mast in my basement till spring.
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Here is a recent thread that includes a video link to a PVC Furler: http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=771550&highlight=pvc furler . Then I found this link, a design I would almost copy: http://faculty.augie.edu/~swart/CP-16/Roller Furler.html . None of the attachment methods appeal to me. They all make it difficult to remove the sail. Working on that problem.
I have plans and diagrams that I have put together. Send me your email address and I will send you plans tonight. This system has worked for me for the last 4 years. Bob Oril made one recently and he is happy with his.
Frank
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Like Caguy siad, I love mine and in answer to your removal question: I only have to pull one pin at the Johnson lever to remove it and the furler sail and all will slide off. Screw the Johnson lever back in , add the pin, re-attach to the bow and hang your jib. Don't know why you would want to do this as you can just roll in the genoa to get the desired power if the winds get to crazy.
I used large zip-ties to attach the sail but caguy and I are looking at other ways to attach to sail to the furler.
I used large zip-ties to attach the sail but caguy and I are looking at other ways to attach to sail to the furler.
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I see you finally broke down and shelled out for some large 1/2'' zip ties. There is no problem with the inner zip ties as they are coverd by the sail when it is rolled up. The problems I found were on the end ties where the sun hits them. I eliminated this with several wraps of 1/8'' cord. Has lasted a couple of years and I have not heard from new owner regarding any problems.
In regard to tearing down. I disconnect the forestay above the Johnson leaver, after securing mast with the mast lowering system. I remove the split cap and slide the furler off form the forestay. This allows me to lower the mast without the weight of the of the furler and sail. BTW I tie the furling line to the forestay before removing it from the furler so that I can use it as a mesenger to pull the forestay back through when raising the mast the next time.
In regard to tearing down. I disconnect the forestay above the Johnson leaver, after securing mast with the mast lowering system. I remove the split cap and slide the furler off form the forestay. This allows me to lower the mast without the weight of the of the furler and sail. BTW I tie the furling line to the forestay before removing it from the furler so that I can use it as a mesenger to pull the forestay back through when raising the mast the next time.
I sent my email add. wondering if it made it to you? Am still interested in a homemade furler project this winter but thinking since there are two of you using the same one with no problems then thats the one that seems the safe way to go . thanks again
couple more I forgot here , can the jib halyard be utilized to pull a "sock" up to protect and keep the jib sheet clean? I realize this sock would have to be split and say run velcro up the whole length. or be permananty at the bottom then pulled up. second What did you do with the original hardware that is used to attach the jib ? have all those brass "clips" on mine.
bad_com_pany - I believe caguy has his done with a zipper and hauls it up with a halyard. I don't have a sock on mine yet but I do cover the boat with a tarp when on the trailer. As for the hanks (clips), I removed them with some plyers. You will supprised how easy it is to make your own furler.
caguy - I am going to the Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention in Feb http://www.sailhavasu.com/ and they will have a modification award. I'm thinking of entering the "The Furler". You should try and come.
I saw that link in the other posting. It looks like a lot of fun. Are you sure you'll have room on your boat for my wife and me?
Just kidding.I'm going to show that video to my wife and see if she's in for it. How far is it to Havasu? Is the lake big enough for a Cat27?
Bad_Company, I am putting together pictures, diagrams and a video for sale. I can send you the diagrams, list of parts and instructions as a test run. The only thing I need from you is a critique of the package and instructions and a review of the furler performance, so I can finish over the next couple of weeks I have off.
I sent the to someone else but haven't heard back.
Frank
Never mind I just looked it up on Google Earth. That lake is huge and it's only about 320 miles from Burbank, and the route looks pretty flat. If I can talk the wife into it I'll see you there (I'll play the "Its my birthday card").
just lemme know , did you ever receive my email? want to make sure you have somewhere to send it. single handed sailing here as wife hates healing so this little item has always been of the list due to the expense of $500 plus. I have seen one homemade one that had a lazy susan bearing attatched to it , I plan on using this on my 1993 h23.5 with factory jib this work with it ?
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I would be interested in more information. Is there something on paper? Parts list? Instructions? njmedic3306@yahoo.com
I would be interested in more information. Is there something on paper? Parts list? Instructions? njmedic3306@yahoo.com
njmedic, have you heard anything in reguards to the furler plans? dont want to pester just want to make sure I didnt miss it , sounds like a good idea. was told that it may not be possible to reef this system is this true and what would prevent it if so?
So what is everyone waiting for? There are lots of plans with parts lists on the web. What is missing? For me and my Highlander the only question is how to do the sail to pvc connection. I think there has to be a better option than wire ties. I have two jibs, one with the bronze hanks and one with web straps and snaps. The web strap jib is my best sail but there are no holes. So I think that I have to use the other one with the hanks removed. And probably wire ties. But if I come up with a better design I will post it. Otherwise I am going with this one: http://faculty.augie.edu/~swart/CP-16/Roller Furler.html .
well Ive seen alot of homemade jobs out there but since two members of this site have made the same one and one member is the fella that designed it it just makes better sense here to build that one. Most of the bugs have been worked out and the tech support I could grab of e'm in here from time to time would come in handy during building it.
bad_com_pany - Once you build it and test it out, you will see how easy it was. The total cost is less than a dinner out and the pleasure of making something for your boat is a great feeling. Mine will be in use at the Havasu Pocket Cruiser Convention in Feb 2011.
Here is a shot of mine partly rolled in as I saw a big gust of wind coming across the lake. It's nice to know that you can reduce sail in a few seconds and then return to full sail minutes later.
Happy Holidays To All.
Bob and Joni
Here is a shot of mine partly rolled in as I saw a big gust of wind coming across the lake. It's nice to know that you can reduce sail in a few seconds and then return to full sail minutes later.
Happy Holidays To All.
Bob and Joni
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I'm a little confused.
does the jib hailyard attach to the top ot the pvc or still attach to the top of the sail?
If so, what keeps it from wrapping up when you furl?
or is it as simple as there is nothing holding it up (just the pvc tube).
the only thing I have to compare to is I had an furler years ago and it had a
swivle at the top that allowed the sail to furl and unfurl with the haylard remaining stationary.
thanks
James
does the jib hailyard attach to the top ot the pvc or still attach to the top of the sail?
If so, what keeps it from wrapping up when you furl?
or is it as simple as there is nothing holding it up (just the pvc tube).
the only thing I have to compare to is I had an furler years ago and it had a
swivle at the top that allowed the sail to furl and unfurl with the haylard remaining stationary.
thanks
James
The halyard is not used. The top of the jib is attached to the PVC. The luff of the jib is attached to the PVC at each grommet hole on the jib. The length of PVC between each grommet is long enough to keep the luff taught.
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