Asymmetric Furling

[Cowie]

Thinking of fitting furling gear for my Asy spinnaker and looking at the German company Bartels anyone have one or draw backs with it

 

[ashtead]

How much is a Bartels ? That might be a drawback? Parts in future?

 

[Cowie]

It was the German built quality is was thing of. (Not that others are not built to a high standard)

 

[ashtead]

It’s not a brand I have had recommended as I have been looking to choose one as I have a quote for a asymmetric but perhaps more than I expected .

 

[Cowie]

Boats always eye watering cost. I am looking to run a 1.25oz kit for heavier winds.
Race single-double handed

 

[Cariadco]

I've just bought a Furler (sort of) from Bartels and found them to be extremely helpful and great service. Spoke to Dennis Nunes.
I already had a Bartels Furler and the swivel on a Drifter Sail that came with the boat. So I bought the AT Rope and the fitting kit from them.
Had to be accurate with my measurements but fairly straightforward. I did a price compare with loads of other Furlers and was happy to go with Bartels. Their quality is superb.
Now I run my 110 sq mt A3 on their Furler (top down) and it works great, as we race light handed.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

 

[Cowie]

Thank you for the feed back I am leaning heavily to Bartels and will go down the route.
Currently my heavy kite is 90sq mtrs, the racing landscape has changed some what with more short handed

 

[ashtead]

Thanks for info as my gennaker would be around 110sqm so a Bartel furler might be useful to compare with Karver,selden etc.

 

[Cowie]

Will do, ?

 

[zoidberg]

Thinking of fitting furling gear for my Asy spinnaker and looking at the German company Bartels anyone have one or draw backs with it

I have one of these TypeIII c/w top swivel....

.....which is unused.

Any specific questions, send me a PM.

 

[cardinals]

Hi - a pal and I have been racing a First 40 double handed with a 150 sq m asymmetric.

We’ve been using a soft mouthed sock and it works fine with one on the foredeck. Less prone to problems, less complex, lighter and much cheaper.

Happy to answer any questions

 

[Cowie]

HI
Think I may go down this rounte now I only have 90sqmtr