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  1. Upgrade your Sailboat to Roller Furling

    Dinghy, beach cat or small sportboat: Small Boat Furlers mount on the headstay on a sportboat or the jib's luff wire on a dinghy or beach catamaran. Most sportboats, such as my Ultimate 20, use a separate halyard and a jib that zips over the headstay. Trailer sailer: In general, we recommend furlers with a flexible extrusion, like Schaefer's SnapFurl 500 or SnapFurl 700 system, for a ...

  2. Headsail Roller Furlers

    The T26 is a small-boat furler meant for boats in the 16′ to 23′ range. The other models are the Basic, Classic, and Elite. The Basic model comes in two different sizes, the B29 and the B35 for boats of 23′ to 42′. The number refers to the diameter of the round foil extrusion. ... "Value Guide: Headsail Roller Furling Gear." ...

  3. New Twist on Furlers: New Generation of Roller-Furling Systems For

    In fact, it made gennaker handling on our Cape Dory 19 a snap. And by furling the sail before dousing it during a deep reach, it made single-handing in 20 knots of wind a smooth sailing experience. Bottom Line: A good small-boat furler that is priced right. Schaefer. This unit has a "Back to the Future" flair.

  4. Sailing made easy: Everything you need to know about roller furling

    A roller furling system allows you to roll or wrap your foresail around the headstay. This not only makes sailing easier, but also improves safety by allowing reefing without the crew having to go on deck in bad weather. To understand how to use a roller furling system, it's first important to know how it works, what specific steps to take when ...

  5. Harken Roller Furlers

    T here's no easier way to douse a jib than with roller furling, and Harken, with a line of small-boat furlers, has brought the ease and convenience normally employed by larger boats within reach of small-boat sailors. Unlike furlers on larger boats, which use a rigid foil that spins to furl the sail, Harken's small-boat series uses stainless wire for the forestay, simplifying the setup and ...

  6. How to Choose a Furling System

    The most common kind of roller furling system attaches to a jib sail and allows the operator to deploy and stow the entire sail from the cockpit. ... Best Furling for Small Sailboats. The best furling system for small boats (under 20 feet in length) is the wire luff. This is because it's easy to install, and it works well with basic sail plans.

  7. Alado Roller Furler: Home

    Call, Text, WhatsApp Us or Email. 443-810-8366. [email protected]. Model A0 Alado 30 Foot Roller Furling System. Comes with Dual Luff Feeds. For Use with maximum forestay length of 30 feet. For use with 1/8" to 1/4" diameter stay.

  8. Learn the Step-by-Step Process of Putting Sail on Roller Furling

    Step 1: Positioning the Sail and Halyard. To ensure proper functionality and overall sailing experience, follow these steps to properly position the sail and halyard on a roller furling system: Step 1: Securely attach the halyard to the head of the sail. Step 2: Make sure the sail is flaked and ready to be hoisted.

  9. Installing a New Roller Furling System

    Sail type: Some roller furling systems are designed specifically for use with certain sail types, such as genoas or jibs. Make sure the system you choose is compatible with the type of sail you plan to use. Budget: Roller furling systems can vary widely in price, so it's important to choose one that fits within your budget. Keep in mind that ...

  10. Understanding Roller Furling Systems

    This is the oldest of the furling designs. The most common of these types are the old Schaeffer system and small boat furlers used on racing dinghies. The advantages of this system are low cost, ability to use other "hanked-on" headsails. The disadvantages however, are fairly substantial; the inability to reef, the inability to furl when ...

  11. Fitting a Roller Furling Line

    Replacing the roller-furling control line is an easy do-it-yourself job for the boat owner. Inexpensive, double-braid Dacron is a fine choice for furling lines on most boats shorter than 40 feet. On longer boats, you can opt for a furling-line material of more esoteric double-braids with less stretch.

  12. DIY Installing Roller Furling Unit

    Roller furling allows you to spend less time folding or changing sails and more time on the water sailing. Furlers have become a reliable, easy to install, industry standard found on many performance racing boats as well as necessary gear for cruisers. This brief synopsis will give you an idea of what to expect when installing a new unit, no matter what brand you choose.

  13. Reefing & Furling

    Sailboat reefing and furling systems make sail management easy. Online and in West Marine stores, you will find a complete selection of headsail roller furling and mainsail reefing systems. Respected brands we carry include Harken and Schaefer.West Marine offers systems for small and large sailboats.

  14. Roller Boom Furling: The Ultimate Guide for Sailors

    Short answer: Roller boom furling Roller boom furling is a system used on sailboats to easily roll and reef the mainsail. It involves a rotating boom equipped with a built-in roller mechanism, enabling quick and convenient sail adjustment. This method enhances safety, efficiency, and ease of use for sailors. Roller Boom Furling: A Comprehensive Guide

  15. Small Boat Furling

    32 mm Big Boat. Windward Sheeting. CRX Roller. 42 mm Mini-Maxi. 64 mm Maxi. T-Track Genoa Lead. Access Rail System. Show All. 13 mm AA Battcar System. 22 mm A Battcar System. ... Harken Small Boat furling systems allow the trailerable cruising or dinghy sailor to set and furl the jib from the cockpit. All Harken Small Boat furling components ...

  16. Sailboat Furling Systems & Hardware

    Small Boat Jib Furling Kits. Available in 3 options. $345.95 - $704.95. In Stock. On Sale. Harken MKIV Headsail Reefing & Furling System. Available in 25 options. Sale $2,168.86 - $10,851.12. ... Fisheries Supply is your top supplier of sailboat roller furling kits and hardware from top brands. We have all the parts you need for your jib furler.

  17. Furling Systems

    Headsail furling also known as roller reefing is a system designed to reef or dowse the headsail when the breeze freshens too much and for convenient stowage when not at sea. The reefing (furling) is achieved by rolling the headsail up so that it presents reduced or no sail area to the breeze. Select your furling system based on the type of ...

  18. ROLLER FURLING JIB

    With easier tacking and furling, this makes sailing upwind more controllable. North Sails uses our vast experience from modern race boats with comparable sail plans to bring you tough, versatile and easily trimmed Roller Furling Jibs. material. 3Di ENDURANCE Engineered to Last. Designed for Fast. 3Di OCEAN More miles and ocean adventures.

  19. Harken Small Boat Furlers

    Small Boat Furlers. Harken® Small Boat furling systems allow the trailerable cruising or dinghy sailor to set and furl the jib from the cockpit. Drums and halyard swivels feature multiple stacked races of Delrin® or Torlon® bearings for smooth rotation under load. Small Boat units are for furling only, not reefing. Hoistable Swivels.

  20. How to Use Roller Furling

    The furling line must be released to allow the sail to unroll, but keep tension on it as the jib comes out to prevent snarling the line on the drum. The furling line should wrap neatly around the drum as the sail comes out, making it easier to pull the line later to roll the sail back up. 06. of 07.

  21. Continuous Line-Drive Furler

    The continuous line-drive furler is the perfect solution for high-performance skiffs and dinghies that use oversized jibs/gennakers and for staysails on larger boats. Unlike conventional furling drums, the low-profile line-driver never runs out of line, and can completely furl any sized sail. Offset holes in the drive sheave grip line securely, with the stripper arm and feeder working together ...

  22. roller furling conversion on small boat compac 16 legacy

    Minnewaska. 26056 posts · Joined 2010. #3 · Jul 25, 2020. That one time you don't feel like sailing or don't stay out longer or don't fly the headsail at all, because it's too much hassle, all reduce performance. I say get the furler. On a different scale, I had a buddy with a 49 ft Taswell, without any electric winches.

  23. Small Boat Furlers

    Shop the best selection of Small Boat Furlers from West Marine. Visit for products, prices, deals and more! 6LchHDMbAAAAAGPRKfV4mVX9FPM_gdroO62T7nWA. ... Screecher Furling System for 6mm Line MKIII Toggle Adaptor Kit 1/2" - 3/8" Pin SnapFurl CF-700 Furling System Unit 1 Reflex Furler Kit with 66' Torsion Cable ...