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I'm sure there's been lots of discussion on this sort of thing before, so point me to the thread if needed. I have an M25 that I'd like to put jib roller furling on. Currently the only jib on it is a 'working' jib (I guess; I don't really know; it's certainly not a genoa). I'd love to have a genoa on roller furling. Any guesses as to cost of system and having it installed? Also I currently use a gin pole to crank the mast up; the forestay hooks onto the pole and a line goes from the pole to the fore chainplate. Would having a roller furling system interfere with this in any way?

Thanks

Jeremy

I can't give a definitive answer, as I don't own a 25, but my has roller furling, which works just fine with both the working jib, and the 150% genoa.

As to the gin pole, I (and most others with a live gin pole, from what I've read here) connect the jib or spinnaker halyard to the gin pole, which leaves the forestay free to connect to the stem fitting. I tie my furler drum to the end of the gin pole so it and the foil and sail all rotate together in a big triangle as the mast comes up. Overtightening the gin pole against the shrouds (backstay removed) allows me to pin the forestay by myself.

In fact, I use a 5-part reeving system (3 sheaves in the lower block, 2 in the upper), using large(ish) ball bearing sheaves, so I can work one-handed when needed. I also run the line through a rope clutch the PO added to the cabin roof for the main halyard, so I can raise it by hand without using a winch, and the clutch acts as a backstop so I couldn't lose the mast if I tried.

Jeremy K wrote:I'm sure there's been lots of discussion on this sort of thing before, so point me to the thread if needed. I have an M25 that I'd like to put jib roller furling on. Currently the only jib on it is a 'working' jib (I guess; I don't really know; it's certainly not a genoa). I'd love to have a genoa on roller furling. Any guesses as to cost of system and having it installed? Also I currently use a gin pole to crank the mast up; the forestay hooks onto the pole and a line goes from the pole to the fore chainplate. Would having a roller furling system interfere with this in any way?

Thanks

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy

A 150% genoa with foam luff, UV edge and reefing patches in a good dacron sailcloth is about $730 including shipping in the USA. A 135% would a few about $20 or so less expensive. Your choice would depend on your sailing conditions.

For furlers, your two best choices are the CDI FF2 for about $500 delivered in the USA, or a Schaefer Snapfurl CF-500 for about $570 including delivery in the USA.

You need a forestay with an open body turnbuckle (aka rigging screw) on the bottom to install a furler. The Schaefer accomdates a max wire dimension of 1/8". The CDI accomodates a max wire diameter of 5/16". You should have a toggle on the top of the forestay as well.

You can install either one of these two furlers by yourself; they are specifically designed for DIY.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Fair winds,
Judy B
Sailmaker

Thanks for the very helpful info!

JK

I have a furler and jib from my Mac26D that I no longer use if you are interested.

I wasn't planning on giving it away...I'll entertain reasonable offers. It came with my '88 26D when I bought it in 1993.

Figire out shipping and a fair Price maybe we can do business are any Sails included?

Can you guys take this offline to either PM or EM?

Thx

Cat. Looks like this is going away, so I can hijack it. I want to make a new post, but I can't find the right button to push. I can see how to post a new mod and reply to a post, but not how to make a new one. jim nolan

Jim
Go back to "forum" by clicking on it at top of this page and then select the appropriate category you want to post in, the new post facility should be there, for a pm click on the members name and the pm button should be in the info there.

It's called "New Topic" rather than new thread.....button in upper left of post frame....

Thanks boys, I never would have figured that out by myself. jim nolan