Hurley 22 reefing systems, pictures wanted

[Hurley Iris]

Hello Hurley 22 owner,

I have a Hurley 700 (aka Dutch 22) and I have a post elsewhere on YBW.
The boat has gotten an overhaul and is nearly finished.
But I am stuck as how to reef.
The mainsail has 3 eyelets (luff and leech) and can be reefed.
The boom however misses some parts and there are no reefing hooks.
Can anyone please post a picture of his of her Hurley 22, with description?
I know there are many systems around, doesn´t matter.
Thanks a lot!

 

[ridgy]

Look at the items at the bottom of this page:

Barton Lazy Jack and Slab Reefing Kits

The picture on the slab reefing kit item should tell you everything you need to know.

I had that exact system on my H22 many years ago. Alternatively you can buy a new boom with built in sheeves etc.

 

[duncan99210]

The Hurley‘s were fitted originally with Procter roller booms for reefing. If you’ve still got the original boom fitted, you’ll find a square socket on the gooseneck fitting. To rotate the boom, you insert a handle with a square end into the socket and crank it, that causes the boom to rotate and it rolls up the main sail to furl it.
Given that you’ve got a main with reefing points, you can either use the roller boom or simply use short lengths of rope through the reefing points tied off to the gooseneck and the boom: no need for any fittings.

 

[ridgy]

You need blocks on the boom that will exert a pull both downwards and towards the back of the boom from the reefing clews and that lead forward to either the front of the boom or from there to the cockpit. You cant just tie a rope around the boom otherwise the foot will be very baggy which is the opposite of what you want in strong winds. Not to mention that you probably couldn't even reach the reefing clew.

 

[Stemar]

You don't need anything as expensive as the Barton system. It's perfectly possible to DIY. I have more or less this system on my 24 footer, one reef each side of the boom. It works great.

Few boats have all three reefs fitted. If it's bad enough to need a third reef, I'd a) stay in the pub or b) if I really have to, tie down the first reef and use the string for reef 3. If your budget will run to a few extra bits and bobs, I think it's well worth running the lines back to the cockpit. When you want reef 2 and, especially reef 3, you really don't want to be clambering around by the mast!

Use good quality blocks with ball bearings. It'll make a huge difference to ease of use. I found I needed blocks in the cringles (eyelets) in the sails too.

 

[Hurley Iris]

The Hurley‘s were fitted originally with Procter roller booms for reefing. If you’ve still got the original boom fitted, you’ll find a square socket on the gooseneck fitting. To rotate the boom, you insert a handle with a square end into the socket and crank it, that causes the boom to rotate and it rolls up the main sail to furl it.
Given that you’ve got a main with reefing points, you can either use the roller boom or simply use short lengths of rope through the reefing points tied off to the gooseneck and the boom: no need for any fittings.

I haven´t got the procter but a normal boom. There used to be some fittings only the holes remain. But I get the general idea reading all the comments.

 

[Hurley Iris]

You don't need anything as expensive as the Barton system. It's perfectly possible to DIY. I have more or less this system on my 24 footer, one reef each side of the boom. It works great.

Few boats have all three reefs fitted. If it's bad enough to need a third reef, I'd a) stay in the pub or b) if I really have to, tie down the first reef and use the string for reef 3. If your budget will run to a few extra bits and bobs, I think it's well worth running the lines back to the cockpit. When you want reef 2 and, especially reef 3, you really don't want to be clambering around by the mast!

Use good quality blocks with ball bearings. It'll make a huge difference to ease of use. I found I needed blocks in the cringles (eyelets) in the sails too.

2 reefs will be enough, when the 3rd comes into play well a piece of string to tie the main and a short prayer will be sufficient. I dont like the idea running the lines back to the cockpit due to leaking. I dont mind working near the mast but I agree, it can be a challenge.

 

[Hurley Iris]

Look at the items at the bottom of this page:

Barton Lazy Jack and Slab Reefing Kits

The picture on the slab reefing kit item should tell you everything you need to know.

I had that exact system on my H22 many years ago. Alternatively you can buy a new boom with built in sheeves etc.

Yes, this seems to be the ideal solution but I can DIY it. There used to be to blocks mounted to the boom but both are gone now. I will mount to blocks in the right spots which I believe are allready there, at least the holes. The reefing hook is also missing but I can make and weld something similar to the barton reefing hook.
Thank you and all the others for the suggestions and tips!