DIY Roller Furler

[Gerry]

I would liker comments on my attempt add a DIY roller furler to my CP16.  I am 72 and do not want to leave the cockpit.  This is what I did...IN MY DRIVEWAY:
     1. Ideas from You Tube.  This is a composite of videos.
     2. Used 3/4" PVC over the guide wire and attached the hanks to the wire.  Would 1" PVC roll smoother?
     3. In order to clear the fore stay, I added a "bow sprit" out of aluminum.  I did not want to use the fore stay so I can still hank  on a jib if desired.  I
          used an old genoa for the sake of experimentation.
Works in the driveway.  Water test will have to wait for next spring as I sail in Door County, Wi.
Comments, ideas, criticism, questions?

Gerry

[Tim Gardner]

Gerry, Not sure your hook instead of an eye is sufficient for the lower connection.  Plus, you'll have to furl and unfurl every time you tack.

Just saying,

TG

[Gerry]

You are correct.  I already replaced to hook with a "U" bolt.  Had trouble finding one made of SS.  I am hoping that the 6-8" between the two stays is enough to let the sail pass through.  This old sail in made of light material.  If it doesn't pass through, I can reduce the clearance to a two inches and roller over the fore stay on one tack.  Theory...practice???

Thanks for observations.