I am considering adding a drum furler for the Jib. Is there a down side to this? It appears that all that is needed is a small boat furler from Harken, a 14 " Jib penant, and a furling line. My sail already has the furling jib luff wire. Did I miss any thing? My only concern is how is the jib tensioned other than the luff wire acts as the forstay? Is there a trade off in performance over the non furling jib configuration?
You can buy the drum and swivel as a package or you can buy them seperatly. What is this guide you spoke of? Is it a guide just off the drum to guide the furling line?
Dan
I'd still like folks to weigh in on whether it is the right thing to add a Furling System. My sailing experience is limited to catamaran sailing on western lakes. The wind can change direction and intensity in a heart beat and the ability to furl the jib when things really start to blow is a great convienience and can mean the difference between a safe escape from the lake and ending up upside down. Maybe I am asking a question that the answer is just obvious. Anyone want to venture an opinion.
In my experience, you can furl the jib and sail on main alone and point much closer to the wind than with any jib. Jib luffs way before the main.With the furler you won't point as high upwind but for day sailing its great. Get the furler and you'll be happy.
I am a new sailer and new to this group. Hello all.
I just purchased a Capri 14 and had it out for the first time. Great fun! I didn't know how to use the furling jib though. I attached the jib to the mast and then to the Harken furler. I didn't understand how to get the sail to furl and unfurl. When I pulled on the thin line to the furler, nothing happened.
I noticed that the furler does not have a spring of any kind. It is just a black can shaped thing with a rope attached.
Any advise that you folks can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Len
I am a new sailer and new to this group. Hello all.
I just purchased a Capri 14 and had it out for the first time. Great fun! I didn't know how to use the furling jib though. I attached the jib to the mast and then to the Harken furler. I didn't understand how to get the sail to furl and unfurl. When I pulled on the thin line to the furler, nothing happened.
I noticed that the furler does not have a spring of any kind. It is just a black can shaped thing with a rope attached.
Any advise that you folks can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Len
I guess it depends on where you sail. Here in the south a quick moving thunderstorm can make things get very hectic very fast, easier to just roll that one up and fight the main'sl alone and try and stay upright. I even put jiffy reefing in my main to use if it looks like things are going to be rough. I know it really quietens the screaming from the crewLen: Since the C14.2 gives easy access to the jib without leaving the cockpit, I fail to see much advantage for me in furling.
And re/Utah Sail, its easy to run a small downhaul line attached to the shackle at the head of the sail, down thru the hanks, then thru the shackle at the tack and tie it back to the mast as you are putting up the jib. Then if you think you want to douse the jib when wind picks up, you can pull the jib down easily after releasing the jib halyard.
I guess one could argue that in strong wind, you point a little higher and tack easier with a small jib as a furler allows. A reefing mainsail works pretty well, but mostly if you reef before you leave shore. Its easy to shake out the reef while sailing, but difficult to reef when the wind blows well.
RK
Hello,
I am looking to convert a mod 3 to a furling system. I have been over about 3 times in 6 outings. Looking on page 17 of the manual, it looks like I need a 15 inch pennant as well..
The shroud adjuster I can use the one currently used on the bottom.
The only thing I am iffy on is the wire in my jib. Can a stock sail handle the load.
Here is a pic of my wire in the sail. It looks like its up for the job.
How much does the sailrite reefing kit cost, and where can one get it professionally installed?
I am in Arizona. I need to be able to calm the boat down when I have my wife and 6 year olds in the boat.
As for me I am going out in strong winds today with a bud, and we should be on the edge with our current skill level. Not to concerned when it's only me and a friend and its over 90 deg.
Bill