Curtis, I installed a Furlex 200s on my last boat. The rigger/sail maker that sold it to me evidently was not supposed to allow me to install it myself. I think that for the same price he would have done the work. I just like DIY. The 200s is their smallest furler and would probably be sufficient for your application. I really like the design A LOT! One thing to consider is the annual maintenance. With Harken, the delrin bearings don't require anything but a freshwater rinse and some mclube. Furlex has SS bearings which are supposed to be fresh water rinsed and greased. SS seems more durable but heavier and requires more-ish maintenance. A Furlex comes with a new headstay which, if you decide to install yourself, can be easily made up and terminated with the included swageless fitting. Really nice. Well engineered. I paid ~1200 for the furler and then after installation had a sail made for ~$1300.
BTW the headstay is a single point vulnerability which could cause a loss of the mast. If it hasn't been replaced, it probably should be. I would take this opportunity to upsize the wire. I'm currently having the rod rigging in my 30 year old furler replaced. Upsized from #12 to #17 Navteq rod. Break strength from 12500 to 17500 and only about 3 lbs heavier. Just piece of mind. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Jan 5, 2016 9:03 PM, "Curtis via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have the approval from the admiral to purchase a new sail and furler > system for my C&C30MK1. 1981 1/4 ss wire > > Any advise on how or what to buy? I have no Idea how to proceed. I have a > 115% 135% and a 170%. all hank on sails. I have a asymmetrical in a sock as > well. > > My budget needs to be around or below $4, to 5 grand. > > I'm looking for advise on the complete package. > > 1) can I install it? > > 2) how do I know what to buy? I sail local with fun club racing? > > 3) my sails are all from the 1980's and 1990's? Throw them out and buy new? > > 3) Asy furler? > > Thanks for your help > > > > Capt,Curtis McDaniel > > > > Dataw island Marina > > 843-838-8410 <843-554-8901> Office > > *http://www.datawmarina.com/ <http://www.datawmarina.com/>* > > *~~~~ __/) ~~~~* > > . > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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