SimonMackenzie
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I have ordered a Furlex, have been quoted £100 to fit it. How difficult is it? Worth the money or a straightforward DIY job?
fitting a furlex: DIY or £100
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CaptainHogwash
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I'd try and do it myself. Knowing how it goes together could be worth a lot more than £100 at sea in a gale.
RobinBirch
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For a £100 I'd spend the money, watch the guy do it and ask all the questions you'd need answers to if it goes wrong offshore etc. And if it doesn't work to your satisfaction then don't pay it.
More seriously, there will be some bits/pieces/adjustments that you've not thought of and the rigger can do all that stuff out the back of his van.
More seriously, there will be some bits/pieces/adjustments that you've not thought of and the rigger can do all that stuff out the back of his van.
Gin
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I've done this job myself, twice ,due to the tight tolerances and the complexities causing me to cut the forestay short.
If you can really get it done for a £100 I wouldn't hesitate- go for it. I'd also strongly recommend a Stalok adjustable toggle so that you can tweek the rake if necessary
If you can really get it done for a £100 I wouldn't hesitate- go for it. I'd also strongly recommend a Stalok adjustable toggle so that you can tweek the rake if necessary
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I have ordered a Furlex, have been quoted £100 to fit it. How difficult is it? Worth the money or a straightforward DIY job?
[/ QUOTE ]Seems like quite a low price by today's standards. It takes me several hours just to service my Furlex, check it, sail on/off.... Then you have to get the run right for the furling line and that can be tricky. I wouldn't give it a second thought provided I had the £100 to spend. However, check the price is right. Why not get a second quote and if that is much higher, get the first rigger to confirm what is included in his price. It might be that he is expecting to make his real money by accessories, furling line, deck cleat, etc.
I have ordered a Furlex, have been quoted £100 to fit it. How difficult is it? Worth the money or a straightforward DIY job?
[/ QUOTE ]Seems like quite a low price by today's standards. It takes me several hours just to service my Furlex, check it, sail on/off.... Then you have to get the run right for the furling line and that can be tricky. I wouldn't give it a second thought provided I had the £100 to spend. However, check the price is right. Why not get a second quote and if that is much higher, get the first rigger to confirm what is included in his price. It might be that he is expecting to make his real money by accessories, furling line, deck cleat, etc.
SimonMackenzie
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Thanks for that advice everyone, it also occurred to me to look at the manual on line and having done that and seen your posts I have decided to pay. I know and trust the firm, there won't be lots of add ons. I decided against a rigging screw because I want to maximise luff length, but what is the adjustable Stalock toggle?
matelot
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It is a simple job but then if it werent the cost wouldnt be so small. Personally I would always recommend doing it yourself since that knowledge is worth it when it comes to servicing or problems in use.
The £100 is irrelevant these days particularly if the mast is down. Last one I fitted was with the mast up and I have to admit to being nervous about being up there with nothing more than the genoa hallyard and my knots holding the mast up. Not convinced I want to repeat that experience.
The £100 is irrelevant these days particularly if the mast is down. Last one I fitted was with the mast up and I have to admit to being nervous about being up there with nothing more than the genoa hallyard and my knots holding the mast up. Not convinced I want to repeat that experience.
PeterGibbs
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Technically, having just seen it done on my boat, I think it within the competence of a careful DIY fitter.
BUT, I had it done professionally because on my rig, if the forestay parts, it's all over. I needed that reassurance and comeback/insurance cover. £100 is a very reasonable quote - some jobs are best done to professional grade.
PWG
BUT, I had it done professionally because on my rig, if the forestay parts, it's all over. I needed that reassurance and comeback/insurance cover. £100 is a very reasonable quote - some jobs are best done to professional grade.
PWG
Gin
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It's a Furlex accessory made by Stalok and it gives an adjustment of about 3", so if it is assembled on the forestay at its shortest length, or thereabouts, then if you find you need more rake then it can be unwound and the mast tilted back by taking up on the backstay.
Conversely, set it up at mid adjustment and the rake can be adjusted either way- the Furlex has 3 pages of measurements tables and a millimetre or so error can make a critical difference- the cost of the Stalok at about £60, on top of an installation costing about £1000 is negligible in my opinion
Conversely, set it up at mid adjustment and the rake can be adjusted either way- the Furlex has 3 pages of measurements tables and a millimetre or so error can make a critical difference- the cost of the Stalok at about £60, on top of an installation costing about £1000 is negligible in my opinion
Gin
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Trust me, looks can be deceptive!