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Wondering if anyone has experience with mounting an anchor roller on an E28+. There doesn't seem to be any room to work with, as the lifeline stanchion bases are pretty much directly behind the forestay. The anchor locker is too shallow for anything other than a Danforth, and I'd really like...

Hi all, Does anyone have any pictures or experience with putting a Rocna 33 on the bow of an 80's Ericson 34/35/38 (I think they all have the same anchor/stemhead fitting)? We currently have a Delta 35 which thru-bolts in the anchor fitting which I like, and the thick bolt conveniently...

Ericson 30-2 (1979) with transom-hung rudder and wheel steering for sale in San Francisco. Good condition - ready to sail. Inboard Yanmar diesel (rebuilt this year); double spreader rig; North sails - less than two years old; self-tailing winches; spinnaker with pole and lines; Harken roller...

Hello all, I just finished the install of the new Lewmar bow roller which will accommodate the 22 lb. Lewmar Delta anchor on my E34T. Thanks to everyone that contributed a couple months back on bow roller ideas. As the stem is very tight, options were limited but did a ton of research and...

Hey there Anyone set up a double anchor roller on an E-28? Space is a wee bit tight but I'm sure it can be done. Before I hit the drawing board I was wondering if anyone else had sage advice, experiences to share, photos etc. My current primary is a 15kg CQR, which is really a bit too...

I have an Ericson 35-2. I am rebuilding every system in preps for cruising. Has anyone installed a bow roller on the narrow bow? Need pictures and ideas. Thanks Monty

I am seeking some ideas for a bow roller on the E34T. I've attached a pic below of the current set up. Given that the roller would be offset around the stem fitting, I am thinking to relocate the existing running lights to the pulpit railing which would leave room for many off the shelf roller...

Had an email request from another owner about the S/S "U" I had welded onto my anchor roller on my E-32 III (1987) a while back. So I thought I'd post it here for all to see. This set up works quite well for me when flying our a sail. I use to use an ATN "Tacker" (I think it's called) around...

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...

I have a Bruce anchor which sits nicely on the bow roller while we sail. I drilled a 3/8" hole through it to allow us to put a stainless steel bolt through it and the bow roller to hold it in place so it didn't accidently drop off the bow roller in heavier seas. But the bolt doesn't keep it...

I'm looking to add a bow roller for my 25lb. CQR. I have neigbor with an E27 two slips down who has a stainless steel roller that has a triangular base, with the roller off set just enough to make room for the standard E27 forestay. It's a great arrangement, but I can't find anything like...

I am cleaning out some older sailing gear. I had bought this for another smaller boat and found it to be too large for my purposes on that boat. Stailess steel roller furler with fairlead, wire, turnbuckle and top swivel. Drum diameter is 4.5 inches. Not sure of manufacturer, maybe somebody will...

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...

Well.... the Dockfather and I were sittin round on a cold day havin an Ale and took a good look at the Weenie 20LB Danforth Anchor and Pathetic Factory Light Duty Roller on the Boat :cool: Figured its time for a Real OffShore Anchor and Roller. Like the 35LB CQR or Delta Plow with Custom Roller...

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...

Hopefully, this post will give someone some ideas. The attached photos show the anchor roller setup on my 1973 E27. The roller is a WindLine AR-3 model: http://www.windline.com/diagram.html Re: the below deck photo of the backing plates: The large blue piece is 3/8" fiberglass. The SS square...

All, For those of you looking for one, there's a Harken Mark II drum assembly and top bearing only currently on eBay. If you can locate the foils and connectors, this might be an affordable way of getting roller furling on your boat. Here's the listing: 120238212272 Later, Glyn Judson, E31...

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

I was wondering if anyone had installed a bow roller on thier E29. I would love to see some pictures. I need to install one on our boat but in looking at the front there does not seem to be a good straight place in front of the forestay connection to mount one. Any thoughts...

Is there some magic formula for figuring out how much line I need to furl a 150 for my E35-III? Does anyone know how much I might need and what size line? I usually use something like 1/2 inch becuase it is easy to handle.

Hey Guys, I'm thinking about putting a new roller reefer/furler on my e29 and have been looking at a system on the internet called an ALADO, they are out of Brazil and the system looks good and has some great features. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with these systems or...

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

I just gave a 100% North Cross Cut 8 oz. dacron jib for the E34 to Bacon in Annapolis. Catalog Number 220-WRZC-1001 on their site. The sail is in excellent shape. I replaced it last year with a 110% radial cut laminate jib.

Not only was it a stunning piece of stainless steel workmanship, it also looked utterly functional. I bet it cost much more than our boat and it definitely added a few pounds to the bow, but it is still something to drool over. I posted a set of pictures of it at...

Attached to this message are three pictures of an anchor roller I designed and built for my 1981 E38. I looked at most of the anchor rollers commercially available and determined they either didn't fit properly or didn't handle a variety of anchor designs. The unit is made from 3/8 sheet...

Has anyone installed a basic off the shelf bow anchor roller on a E-27? I am having difficulty finding a ideal location because of the locations of where the life lines come right down near the bow cleats. I also have a cowl vent in front of the opening (hole) anchor locker. I also have a...

has anybody installed an anchor roller on a 35II ? i would like to install one. any comments or suggustions welcome. thanks greg

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...

My 1978 E34T has a hawse pipe but no windlass or anchor roller. I would like to install a bow roller. But, I have no forward anchor locker and the access port through the forward bulkhead into the chain locker is only big enough for my head. I have no idea how I could reach all the way forward...

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

I am looking to add roller furling on my E29, does anyone have any experience with CDI Furlers? How about any tips on roller furlers in general, what to look for , what to avoid, etc? Always appreciate the input and advice found here, Thanks in advance. Dave

I was recently given a rolling furler unit for my E-29' (w/sail!) that I can not identify. What is unique is that it doesn't fit over the headstay like a "modern" furler. Supposedly, it is simply raised via the halyard, behind the forestay. I have seen a similar furler rigged this way and the...

I am planning on replacing the short anchor roller on the bow of my 1981 E38. The current roller is a casting and inadequate for storing an anchor. I would appreciate any thoughts and pictures of anyone who has taken on a similar project. Any idea where Ericson purchased their bow rollers? A...

I have a Hood SeaFurl II on my 1984 E-38 which won't unfurl completely on its own. The last few rotations almost always have to be done by hand by grasping the foil and rotating. Even after the genoa came down for winter storage, rotating the foil on its own takes two hands and a lot of body...

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...

Here's something I've always wanted to know: When the wind is up, and I want to reduce sail on the jib (reefing it), I have to draw in the roller furl. When I do that (and the jib is partially deployed), it seems to me that there is a large amount of stress on the furling system, as it wants...