jib roller furling

[mrtoad]

this old tired and wobbly body is just ready to give this serious consideration

what is maximum sail size - i am reading 150

i am looking at the Schaefer SnapFurl CF500

sail - any estimate of cost and what shop/company

thanks so much

mr toad

[Bob23]

   Dunno if there's any sail size restriction as far as the roller furler goes. I have a CDI -2 which came with the boat and have had no problems with it. Apparently, it's not too hard to install your self and, after removing and disassembling mine for inspection last year, I tend to agree.
   Are you getting a new sail too? Maybe you can find a reputable sail loft down thar in North Carolina to build the sail and install the furler.
Bob23

[mrtoad]

thanks,  "bob23"

i now have four sails including the main - all have been made by omar sails - beaufort, nc - paul has give me a price of $1320 - 150% roller reefing genoa, tanbark with suncover, leech and foot lines, telltales, bag

he recommends the schaefer 500 furler - if it is to be removed and replaced  - - the local west marine agrees  - if boat is moved, mast taken down - the snap furler 500 seems to hold up better

any additional comments - please and thanks

mr toad

[brackish]

For my conditions I went a little smaller with a 135 with foam luff panels to facilitate reefing.  I find the 135 to be big enough for all but the lightest conditions and if that light, get a drifter or assymetrical to use in those conditions.  If you get  150 you limit the reefing capability to about 125 or so.  In fact where I am i use a 110 on my furler all winter and spring then change to a 135 for summer and fall, and throw up the assymetrical in light conditions.

Your conditions may be different.

The only weak link with the CDI FF2 is the foil itself.  It does require careful handling when lowering the mast and securing for travel to avoid twisting the foil, but it can be done.  I don't know how the Snap Furl works.

[shamblin]

what is the probability of jamming the furling jib some way so you cant get it up or down.  ive been afraid of furling because of this.   i can be pretty sure of being able to manage hank on sails..   but if furling was really, really reliable....................

bill in nc

[Bob23]

   Brack is right about the CDI. It has to be handled carefully but considering that I only raise/lower the mast twice a year, I've learned to be careful with the plastic foil. And it needs to be stored straight. For the last 2 years, I've removed it from the boat prior to winter storage and stored it in a really long 4" PVC tube that I built. It's straight and out of the weather.
   I've had no problems with jamming. Once you see how it works, it's pretty simple. But I'm sure that jamming is not unheard of.
bob23

[mrtoad]

 brackish said, "For my conditions I went a little smaller with a 135 with foam luff panels to facilitate reefing."

i will primary sail, (motor sail) on lake norman - not noted for wind (there is more wind sitting around on the club house deck than ever on the lake )

so i am thinking - the 150 would be best for this sailing - plus - another mainstay to hank on my ginny if i wished

please comment if you have a moment

mr toad - thanks so much for your help

[brackish]

brackish said, "For my conditions I went a little smaller with a 135 with foam luff panels to facilitate reefing."

i will primary sail, (motor sail) on lake norman - not noted for wind (there is more wind sitting around on the club house deck than ever on the lake )

so i am thinking - the 150 would be best for this sailing - plus - another mainstay to hank on my ginny if i wished

please comment if you have a moment

mr toad - thanks so much for your help

Well sure if your winds are always very light, a 150 with a sailcloth weight towards the minimum acceptable range may be best.  Not sure about the other comment, don't quite understand.  Are you talking about a twin headstay with one of them being the furler? Can't quite make that concept work in my mind.