If you have rod rigging, the Harken is the only one that goes over rod. It
makes no sense to buy a cheaper firler and a new headstay IMHO.
Joel
On Sunday, May 4, 2014, Dennis C. via CnC-List
wrote:
> I install and service roller furlers. There are some good ones and there
> are some that are j
I install and service roller furlers. There are some good ones and there are
some that are junk.
If I was installing a new furler on Touché, it would be a Harken MKIV. The
price differential for the smaller furlers over Harken's cruising furlers isn't
that great. The MKIV 's are bombproof.
That was me that talked about the super furl.
The beauty of the superfurl was the quality for the price and not needing a new
sail. I installed the furler and new slugs on the sail myself myself.
I wouldn't hesitate to use another one on my boat.
I would have to look but, I think I paid about
I got my Harken Mark IV Unit 0 on sale at Binnacle.ca for under $1200 and
free shipping. Local quotes were up in the range of $1600. Toggle was on
sale at Binnacle too. They don't have a sale on right now and of course it
doesn't work if you are not in Canada but these units do go on sale fairl
I see Harken has a style of furler developed to be affordable for coastal
cruising called the ESP.
http://www.westmarine.com/big-boat-furlers/harken--esp-jib-furling-and-reefing-boat-length-20-to-28--14136303
At about 1K, it's way more affordable than the more sophisticated Harken
units and co
Allen,
I see you’re thinking of a new sail too.
If your old, hank on sail is in good condition you might want to consider
having a luff tape installed on that.
But, if you’ve got the money, the best investment (by far) for your sailboat is
new sails.
I bought a new set of sails a few years
Harken.
Dennis C.
On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 9:17 AM, Allen White via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> With much talk recently of the merits of a furling headsail, I have decided
> to bite the bullet, install a new furler and have a new sail made for my
> 26.
> Someone mentioned that they
Allen,
I have a C&C 26.
I’ve had the boat about 12 years and it came with a Profurl furler.
I don’t know how old the furler was when I bought the boat but it’s still going
strong.
A couple of seasons ago I replaced all the standing rigging including the
forestay.
Because that meant I woul
I think that two options come to mind: Furlex and Harken. Of the two, i
would buy the one that i could get at a better price. No question, follow
manufacturer's recommendations regarding the model (size). Unless you have a
fairly new stay, i would replace it, as you don't want to do it once the
Allen: As you note, there are many different systems out there. My guidelines
for buying this type of item are:
1. Buy the best I can afford as it will likely provide the best service.
2. Buy a well known brand as that generally means it works well, is well
supported, and will add to the perceiv
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