Budget Jib Furler Which one?

[Colinl]

Hi All

I am going to the LBS with the intention of buying a Jib furler for my 22' Invader Any recommendations without breaking the bank?

Thanks to all who replied to my query re Instruments I am getting the Navman 3100 Multi.


Colin

 

[FullCircle]

I did this last year at LIBS for my 22 footer! For me, the engineering on the Facnor from Crusader as a package really did it - very cheap , and they do include everything needed to make it work on the boat , down to the drill bit for the pop rivets! Excellent service. Had the S60 which has the option of locking out, taking the drum off and using it as a twin luff groove. Sail was Bi Radial with UVstrip, cut low for max area, and 135%.
Would have liked to think that the Sailspar of Brightlingsea would have been second
Last Plastimo, but is the cheapest.
Forget foing to -Furlex, Harken as these are mega money for not much more IMHO.


Good Luck

(I'll be there buying electronics for the new boat this year.)


Jim

 

[Sgeir]

Happy New Year Colin. Don't want to stretch your budget, but after closely examining your photograph, I'd suggest giving consideration to purchasing a mast first.

;-)

 

[DavidGrieves]

Hi Colin

Try this

Plastimo 406S Jib Reefing System £225.00

http://www.seamarknunn.co.uk/catalog/subcat527.htm

It comes with sliders to fit into the groove so you can use a hank on sailif you don't want to get a new sail at the same time. You could also think about getting your own sail re-cut to suit the roller reefing. I dit it with mine for a season.

 

[karlh]

I was also in the market for a budget jib furler untill someone on this forum suggested rigging a downhaul to the head of my hanked on jib. I tried it and it worked a treat.

 

[bob_tyler]

Try Z-Spars on stand 1482. I had one fitted last year and it works very smoothly.

Bob