Go Back   Cruiser Log World Cruising & Sailing Forums > Cruising Forums > The Bosun's Locker > Rigging & Sails
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login

Join Cruiser Log Today

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-25-2010, 09:03 AM   #1
Commander
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 127
Send a message via MSN to Qldcruiser
Default

Hi Guys

I am after recommendation/opinions on which furler to buy. I would love to say money is no object but it is.

I am after what people have used or bought for their boat and why.

I have paid plenty of idiot tax over the years so for once instead of just blindly following myself, I am going to ask you good folk to give me your thoughts and hopefully I will come up with a good decision.

Cheers

Rob & Annette

S/V Blue Lady
__________________

__________________
Qldcruiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-25-2010, 09:50 AM   #2
Admiral
 
MMNETSEA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,067
Default

Hi Rob and Annette,

Because that piece of equipment has to work flawlessly - not be hard to service - easy to disassemble and reassemble - no dissimilar metals to corrode and join together forever. Buy the best on the market.

Profurl has been very popular - my own experience has not been good because of frozen stainless components in aluminium.

Richard
__________________

__________________
MMNETSEA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-25-2010, 10:50 PM   #3
Admiral
 
atavist's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Vessel Name: Persevate
Posts: 548
Send a message via Yahoo to atavist
Default

I highly recommend Hood SeaFurl. the one on my boat is original from 1979 and has never had a problem. I took it apart to inspect, clean and service recently and all working parts were in great shape, I replaced the teflon bushings in the foil and put her right back up... Still working strong.

Whether you go with Hood or not one recommendation I can't stress enough is to get a type with interlocking foil sections. The type that butt together tend to seperate over time, some of the brands have now added a lock screws to keep them together but even so I've seen a couple of these seperate and tear the sail.
__________________
“The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.” (Epictetus 55 - 135 AD)

"To see new things, and live day to day, is better than wine or poppy, and fitter for a man." (Theseus)
atavist is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2010, 08:44 AM   #4
Admiral
 
MMNETSEA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,067
Default

Good article here on Hood's Sea Furl C L I C K

And from Harken this H E R E
__________________
MMNETSEA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-16-2010, 04:26 AM   #5
Commander
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Home Port: Stockton, MO
Vessel Name: Ceilidh
Posts: 160
Default

I don't know which Harken model is on the Tartan but it has the ability to remove the outer casing and the reel which leaves the foil and spindle essentually a racing foil... I really like that option when I dig out the Kevlar, which sweep the deck and would not work with the furler. It takes about 15 minutes to remove or replace it.
__________________
Wildernesstech is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-22-2010, 02:34 AM   #6
Ensign
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 9
Default

I have had several different furlers over the years and the only one with which I have never had any problems is Profurl. It has proven to be dependable in all kinds of weather, even when covered with ice.

Jim
__________________
Blackthorn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-23-2010, 10:10 AM   #7
Lieutenant
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 51
Default

I bought my Tartan 37 with a Profurl NC42 installled. This drum installs without room for a turnbuckle on the forestay. The (maybe obsolete) model NC42i has room for a turnbuckle. I miss the opportunity to tension the headstay without over-tightening the backstay which also rakes the mast unnecessarily. One of the foil sections separated and I had to maintain a low halyard tension until I was able to replace the set screws which locked the foils together.

Otherwise, the Profurl has performed very well.
__________________
babylonlarry is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-22-2017, 11:23 PM   #8
Commander
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Home Port: Royston
Posts: 127
Default

My book tells you how to build one for under $200, a design which has given no problems since 1982, including in several circumnavigations. John Dearden of Dearden Marine in Gibson's BC will build you one.
__________________

__________________
Brent Swain is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Furler shilo Rigging & Sails 2 03-08-2010 05:21 PM
Roller Furler Pendant seattleclimber Rigging & Sails 7 02-25-2010 03:23 AM
Looking For Info On Old Hood Furler Mav Rigging & Sails 6 10-13-2008 07:19 PM

Our Communities

Our communities encompass many different hobbies and interests, but each one is built on friendly, intelligent membership.

» More about our Communities

Automotive Communities

Our Automotive communities encompass many different makes and models. From U.S. domestics to European Saloons.

» More about our Automotive Communities

RV & Travel Trailer Communities

Our RV & Travel Trailer sites encompasses virtually all types of Recreational Vehicles, from brand-specific to general RV communities.

» More about our RV Communities

Marine Communities

Our Marine websites focus on Cruising and Sailing Vessels, including forums and the largest cruising Wiki project on the web today.

» More about our Marine Communities


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:35 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
×