On the AP (autopilot) as a priority for sailing sans crew. It gives you many advantages. None the least is the ability to answer the call of nature with both hands.
Looking at the sail image in Sailboatdata.com of your boat.
You can see the design layout for 3 sail sizes. This is typical for a hank on jib.
As the sails get smaller the head of the jib sail gets closer to the deck. This is to reduce the sail area up high. Reduce the heeling force of high winds on the boat. I think your thought of a furler would be second on my list of functional features to make your solo sailing more manageable.
The issue identified by others is that the furler led sail is not as efficient as an unfurled sail. This is true. In part because the sail rolls up along the entire length pretty much at the same time. Just one of the many compromises we deal with on a sailboat.
Your boat also offers a breeze a bit of free board with the nice sweep to the bow. This becomes area for the wind to push the boat in high winds.
In high winds your not looking at racing the boat, as much as best ways to manage the boat and not loose the rigging.