Perhaps the first question should be… what type of sailor are you? Cruisers may prefer a dependable workhorse with few working parts and a raised drum to provide better visibility under the sail. Racers are more likely to want a light-weight system that sits close to or even below the deck to maximize sail area, has dual grooves to facilitate fast headsail changes, elliptical extrusions for improved air flow, and perhaps a removable drum.
Trailerable sailboat owners may want a furler that is very easy to connect. So, ask yourself… what is important to you?
Next, what are you are willing to spend? Are you looking for a basic system or a shiny one with all the bells and whistles? Obviously, price is affected by the size of your boat and forestay, how the furler connects at the masthead and base, the quality of the various components, the features you select, etc. At Rigworks, we can help you explore options within your specific price range. Parts of a furler : see the diagram at the end of this article. We suggest that you let our riggers install your furler.
Whether we need to remove the existing forestay or simply install the furler over what you have, we do it quickly, and we do it right. In case the previous solutions do not work, you can consider replacing the sail furler. In this case, you need to disassemble the entire mechanism to check the level of wear of the parts.
You will be able to determine if the change of some detached pieces will suffice or whether to invest in a new genoa furler. However, purchasing a new headsail furler represents a significant investment for a boat. This is why if the blockage resists any unblocking attempt , it is recommended to use a professional rigger. A specialist is in fact the best qualified person to help you spot the problem and find the appropriate solution for your sailboat.
If a replacement is unavoidable, you can lower the bill by looking for used genoa furlers. You can find some in very good condition for much less than new ones on Amazon , Ebay et CDiscount. This equipment is designed to last for years to come so you can get a good deal!
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You always want to pull that line in by hand. The reason is that right underneath the furler extrusion, which is the tube that the genoa is on, is our forestay. That is the cable that holds up the front of the mast.
So be careful, always furl you genoa by hand. Once the sail is halfway furled, really important that the person on the loaded jib sheet keep just a little bit of tension on that line and on the sail, and what this does is it helps your genoa just coil up nicely around the furler.
You never want to have candy caning. The reason that we have the colored sunbrella on the outside of our sail is to protect the sail from sun damage. So you want to make sure you keep a little bit of tension on your jib sheet so that that genoa furls up nicely.
Once the genoa is furled, go ahead close the row clutch on the furling line or cleat it off. The last step, just to wrap everything up, re-tension your jib sheets.
These make great handholds when you go forward to anchor or whenever you want to go up to the bow. Thanks for watching. Lots more great videos are in the works with all kinds of practical sailing tips.
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