furling

Looking to replace the furler on my E38. Any tips, advice, experience with this? I was looking to rebuild the existing drum assembly but it's taken weeks to find out I can't get a replacement bearing. So, not looking for advice on repairing the old one. Thanks in advance Steve Hula Moon...

Hey all, looking to upgrade my headstay furling unit. Curious what models others have ended up using for their E38's. So far I have been leaning towards the ProFurl C320: http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|118|2358486|2358487&id=1792517 Any advice/suggestions for this project? Thanks...

Hi all I am looking at adding a smaller furling jib to my inventory the 155 can get a little un ruley here on lake Michigan when the wind pipes up. Even though I can reef it to 110 or 90 I don't like the drag it creates at the headstay. Would much rather have a 110 maybe 135 any ideas comments?

Looking for a new or used Roller Furling System for my 1976 E29. I found a setup on Ebay, but not sure if it would work or not. Any thoughts on this...

I'm considering getting a Facnor RC-100 continuous line roller furler for Voice of Reason. I like the fact that it is very low profile so the luff length of the genoa is not compromised. Does anyone have any experience with this system? Its pretty pricey, in that the furler system and a...

Is a furled mainsail (boom style) any good? I mean, does it sail well and it it worth the extra trouble and expense to get one? Will the sail hold a good shape when it is furled on the boom? What about battens? I have a 1988 32-200 that is due for a new main sail. I believe that I am running...

Well it finally happened this weekend. As I lowered my jib it hung-up a few feet from the top and I noticed the twin groove aluminum foil had seperated and would not allow the jib to lower. This foil has been beat up over the years and it's now time to replace it. Got a couple questions for the...

Standing Rigging in great shape, changing out for offshore race rig. 10 years old home port in Naples. Complete with pins, turnbuckles and shacles. $500.00 <TABLE style="WIDTH: 618pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=825 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL...

I am looking into installing a roller furling system on my 30+, but there is not much room for a furling drum in the bow pulpit. Does anybody have experience with a furling system with a narrow drum that fits this boat? I would prefer not using a long spacer to allow sufficient clearance for...

I am looking for a used furler for my 1971 E-27. I will also consider buying a genny aready cut for the furler. Will also consider some cash/trade that includes my hank on jib and genny. Please send responses to my private email jgautreau@verizon.net Thanks

Furling genoa wanted for 1975 Ericson 32, max. 36'10" luft, #6 or #7 tape. Also mainsail cover for 13' boom. 909-981-7217

We recently replaced a Pro-Furl roller furling system on our E-27, with a Harken system. Reason being, we are restoring the standing rigging and our rigging contractor suggested replacing the furling system to more effectively reef the new jib he'll be building for us. He bought out a few of...

Does anyone have any experience with a roller furling main? We've found our dream boat, Ericson 34-2. Everything is just as we'd like it except the main (which is pretty darn important:)). We're afraid of mechanical failure as well as slowing us down... Any input? Thanks in advance... Tracy

Hi all, I'm going to be putting a headsail furler on my 1977 E-32 next month and am trying to decide between Super Furl, CDI Flexible Furler and Alado. Is there any consensus as to which of these less expensive brands is better? Thanks, Charles

Two furling sails in good condition for E27. 130% furler has a brown UV cover and the 170 has a white UV cover. I removed roller furler system and replaced with traditional hank-on sails when I replaced the rigging this past season as I can't stand Roller Furler sails. Combined Price...

hello all, i recently purchased a '78 E27 that i'm in process of restoring to sailing shape before good weather returns. i'm already purchasing a new main from Doyle (the boat came with what i believe to be the original main, after 29 years basically a bedsheet), and now i have to turn my...

I have a "new" E-27 and will be getting a headsail furler this Winter/Spring before launching. Has anybody had good/bad experience with any particular brand? I will be keeping the existing headstay and using, at least for now, the current genoa. THANKS for any ideas.

Hi all, I have a 1986 38-200. I'm considering replacing the current mainsail boom with an aftermarket furling boom. Has anyone done that before? Does anyone have suggestions for quality manufacturers of in-boom furling systems best for this boat. Does anyone think it's a bad idea in...

Hi, I am looking at my very old furler (1979 vintage), and trying to anticipate where it might fail. So, what's the collective experience of furler failures? This raises what I have. I will describe it generically. It has a large (10 inch) diamter aluminum drum that is of split...

I am in the process of trying to dissassemble the forestay to remove the halyard swivel so I can a. file out whatever is binding or b. send it off to the factory for same. Anyone done this before? Tricks? Advice? Thanks, Joe:esad:

Hi All, We have a Model 1 Harken roller furler on our E35/3. At the dock it furls & unfurls very easily. Under load when you most need to furl, it is almost impossible to do. I've understood the correct way to set things up is to tension backstay first then genoa halyard. I was told that...

I have a 71/E29 and I'm looking at installing a roller furling system. The system I'm favoring lists a maximum headstay diameter of 9/32". My headstay has a diameter of 7/32". Would this 1/16" difference be a problem? Art M. 71/E29

I am replacing the original roller furilng system on my E31C and was wondering if anyone could recommend a system. I keep the boat on the Great Lakes and extended cruises would be no longer than a week at a time. Thanks

Does anyone know if you can use a SnapFurl with a tabernacled mast? Thanks, Mark E23 Mk1

Recently purchased a beautiful Ericson 27. Would like to install a roller furling unit for the jib. Any opinion re. the best unit to purchase for this?? What types of modifications are recommended for the sail beyond the sunbrella along the trailing edge for UV protection?? Also...

The picture below shows the roller furling drum on La Petite. Does anyone recognize it ? The only identification I've found on it is an S which I'd guess would stand for Shaeffer ? The furling setup is remarkable in its elegant simplicity ... works like a charm. The engineering is quite...

I have a '75 E27, and I only cruise ( no racing ). I'm concidering installing a roller furling jib, Has anyone done this before on similar size boat, I'd like to Know what is involved , does the sail need to be replaced or modified, any recomendations as to where to get one, make, model, price...

I'm in the process of replacing all my standing rigging on a recently purchased E-29 (1976) it appears to be all original. My problem is disassembling an older Hood roller furling to remove the head stay. If anyone has any experience with this unit I would be very grateful for any help.:egrin:

Hi All, I have just purchased a ericson 29 and would like to install Roller furling, does any one out there have one on their 29, any recommendations for a decent furling system? Thanks a lot Bobg

Hi All, I have a Ericson 29 and was woundering if anyone out there could recommend a decent roller furling for it. Thanks a bunch Bobg

This may be a stupid question, but It seems that the old roller furling system(not sure which brand) on my 1973 E35, turns the forestay when you furl it. At first I thought maybe the roller was just frozen, but at second glance, I'm a bit confused. The other thing that I noticed is that the...