Suggestions for jib furlers

[qazvick]

Hey guys. new here...

Looks like my Profurler (likely original from 1992) has seized up. I will attempt to rebuild it. But also considering a new one.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a reefable jib furler?

I've looked at Harken, Profurl, Hood H325, Selden 304s... I'd like to see what else is out there I'm not aware of.

Thanks all!

[Dsanduril]

Don't have a recommendation on an alternate, but we just re-built our 1999 ProFurl. The bearings are/were a standard industrial product/size, I pulled the old ones, took them to a local bearing shop and they were able to get me all the bearings and seals (drum and swivel) for under $100. Furler spins like a dream now.

On the other hand, if you need new plastic bearing sleaves (for inside the section joiners on the wire) or new section joiners for an old ProFurl - well, good luck.

[NYSail]

I loved my Schaffer on my last boat. Boat a 2100 for my 36 foot boat. Built solid and good looking too. It is what I will buy when the time comes unless something new proves better.

Good luck
Greg
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[qazvick]

Awesome. thanks guys.

[alansmith]

Look at single line curlers. Coliglio or something like that.

[mikeo16]

I also have a Schaefer 2100 model for 36 foot boat. Installed myself with mast up 15 years ago and have had zero issues

[mobern]

I recently bought a 49' cruising boat that had a Furlex 304S installed for a staysail. I don't think it was ever used because the staysail on board is a hank-on sail. I prefer a lever release for my staysail and will be removing the Furlex 304S this week. I'll give you a very good deal on this "like new" furler.

[qazvick]

Originally Posted by mobern

I recently bought a 49' cruising boat that had a Furlex 304S installed for a staysail. I don't think it was ever used because the staysail on board is a hank-on sail. I prefer a lever release for my staysail and will be removing the Furlex 304S this week. I'll give you a very good deal on this "like new" furler.

I may be interested. How do I message You?

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, qazvick.

[Stu Jackson]

n = number of different furlers made



Answers to the "which furler" question is n + at least one.

[AiniA]

We put 40,000 nm on our Schaeffer 3100 and nary a problem. Very well-made unit.

[thinwater]

I rebuilt a Seafurl once; not bad.


Sail Delmarva: Hood Seafurl 800 Bearing Replacement


Whether you can roller-reef largely depends on the sail. Padding in the luff helps, and it works better on sails with a high foot and long foot. Blade jibs, not so much. Finally, you will probably need to move the lead forward, possibly quite a lot.

[dkenny64]

you might want to check and make sure the furler can be reefed..some can some cannot.
we had to replace forestay furler..Furlex Type C.. we went with a 304S series.




mobern, If I had known...I would have made you an offer..


-dkenny64

[Sailorbob8599]

Get yourself an ALADO no pesky bearings to fail and a lifetime guarantee. Also, probably one of the cheapest furler's available on the market. Easy to install and nothing to fail.

[mobern]

Furlex 304S has been sold.