Furler for Mark 111

[KJD13]

Hi,
Could anyone please advise the most appropriate model (and make) for a furler for my Mark 111?
Also, has anyone added a removable inner forestay for a storm jib?
Thanks,
Kevin

[azzura]

Hi

I a currently looking for a furler for my Mk1 .I have been told Hood sailmakers here in Sydney do a good one.
My Boat came with an inner forestay for the storm jib when I bought it . Frankly its a nuisance and fouls the easy movement of the headsail and sheets when tacking .cant wait to get rid of it actually.

Cheers

Mark

Azzura

[storm petrel]

Hi,
I have a Hood Furler on my Mk11, it is quite robust and it has always worked well. It was with the boat when I bought it and is probably 5-8 years old. The continuous furling line makes it very easy to operate from the cockpit when short handed and I have never had the line tangle.

Cheers,
Mark
Strom Petrel

[KJD13]

Thanks for your replies. Can I please ask what make and model is your Roller Furler? I am aware that certain models are only suitable for specific rigging lengths and overall displacement.
Much appreciated,
Kevin

[Dolphin]

G'Day Kevin,
I bought and fitted a Profurl to Felicite a MK III a long time ago. It was quite easy. There is a post on the other older subjects of the website from 2003 see; "General Discussions page 6 Headsail Furlers". for more detail.
The one I got only had a single slot in the foil. Has sections that you slide over the forestay with internal plastic bearings and sections clip together. Seems to work well and beats hanking on the sail.
Maintenance is to just squirt a hose on the bottom section every so often. Its made of aircraft grade Aluminium and has that drab olive primer on it. Needs no painting. However it has only a single line and you can run out of line.
The worst part was removing the forestay which meant climbing to the top of the mast and driving the pin out of the top plate with a hammer.

Greg
Felicite Mk 3