My initial thoughts are carbon fiber GMT, Offshore, Southern Spars, or Leisure Furl (maybe Romar version). A Deeper Look at Top Down/ Spinnaker Furlers, Wire Rigging Vs. Dear Sirs, The question is, is the track system and feeder the latest iteration. Required fields are marked *. Pluckin'em and chuckin'em. I thought you may be able to put a strong track in, but I guess nothe is quite well off though. , We don't always get to do #wood but when we do..we like to #makeitshiny. I may even go as far as to say thatin-boom furling will soon becomestandard equipment for the production boat market. Adjacent to your sail slot should be a track for a traditional sail with luff tape. Call or email us for more info or go to https://www.lunarmarine.com/. Safe Harbor Great Islandis a full service boat yard and marina located in picturesque Orrs Cove. Is Leisurefurl the best choice? Initially, I was a bitskeptical (as I am sure most of you are) not just of the drum hanging off of the front of the mast, but also of the 1+ hole that needs to be drilled at the gooseneck for the furling mandrel to connect to the drum. I have a Jon Meri 40 sloop., 1988. Some of the downsides of this system are found at the top of the track; they utilize a sheave to extend the halyard out to the aft face of the track. Hope this helps, Loving some #makingmemories time with this one.@srrrhmlllr #germany #backhome, Adding some tension to the D1s, D2s, D3s and enjoying the best fall day so far in #2021 #rigging #annapolis @passport_yachts #54footer #fall #sailboats and finally check out this #badass #custombosunschair made by our friends @yacht_canvas using #dyneemawebbing. Hope that helps, let us know if you need any further assistance. I have a Sabre 452 looking for approximate price for new boom curling system liesure furl and Schaefer . Bob Perry is one of my favs. T 207-729-1639 Dry and warm inside We got beer brats and rigging stuff. Let us know how we can be of service further. Now i am sailing a Corsair 28R trimaran with Carbon rotation mast and rotation boom. A Grand Soleil 45 sailing in Rhode Island with a Schaefer in-boom furling system. $30k. Any thoughts on which manufacturer(s) is/are best for that size boat. Schaefers proprietary vang is mandatory. But, since I would be modifying the main, I want to do the right thing and get a boom furling system. Converting from the Pro Furl to the Leisure Furl is a pretty straight forward conversion. This is a good feature when considering the concerns of boom weight with these systems, especially while gybing.

Prices ex VAT: Beta US$13,800 (approx 11,000); Gamma US$19,900 (approx 16,000). Once this is installed the existing mast can be used to facilitate the Leisure Furl In-Boom Furling System. John G is leading the project, working closely with Offshore on the necessary mast and gooseneck modifications, as well as with Doyle Sails on specs for the new main sail and genoa. This is likely for a clean lead into the sail track as the drum occupies the front of the boom and requires the sail roll to start pretty far aft. You must go to the front of the mast to turn the boom with the handle hoist the mainsail with the cord into the groove of the mast give some space ( resistance) and also steering into the wind. An electric motor can be built into the mandrel to provide a more automated solution, with the endless manual furling line retained as a backup. Invest your money in learning how to handle a furling main. to $60k, not including the sail (which will also need to be replaced). A proper detailed estimate can be provided upon request. Rgds

Yes, it might be slightly slower, but so much more enjoyable to get the main out and reef when needed. Hans Weijer Beyond that option, I have just converted my other customer to stowing the sail conventionally (flaked) on top of the boom with a set of our Dyneema lazy jacks. The system has been trouble free except for one irksome problem. Definitely, take the time to have someone show you the systema customer sail so to speak, with someone who knows boom furlers. You just need one of the same height that supports the same sail area with near matching stays. Furlboom comes in as the least expensive of all of the options. Thanks for the read and see you on the water. This leads us tothe winnerthe Forespar Leisure Furl {LF} System. 419 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079 This in conjunction with a non-hinging track, can make for some pretty severe halyard chafe, especially when off the wind or when the halyard is just sitting static for long periods of time in the stowed position. KZ, Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.8 Beta 1, Seamanship, Navigation & Boat Handling, Rules of the Road, Regulations, & Red Tape. This will ensure a speedy reply and give us all of your pertinent info. The boat will need a low stretch main halyard and an electric main halyard winch, which would also be utilized for the main furling line (electric drive versions also available, eliminating the furling line). Would never buy another boat without in-mast furling. Your email address will not be published. Even the wrapping is colorful in this place. #bringafriend #grababeer #haveabrat and talk some #sailboatrigging, Rainy outside. This week Thursday-Monday 10-4, Day 2. #nofilterneeded #virginislands #theriggingcompany #islandrigging. For price you can expect to spend almost double for carbon, but as I said that may be your only option.

It is very likely that any aluminum boom manufacturer may not have a boom big enough to fit your boat80 foot is kind of on the edge. The engineering of in-boom furling systems has been considerably refined over the years and todays systems are much better than early iterations, writes Rupert Holmes, Easy reefing on the Kraken 66 White Dragon during our heavy airs test, with an in-boom system by Southern Spars. My boat has in mast furling however the mast also has a track for a traditional main. Also looking for quality instillation.

The UK distributor is Warsash-based Sea Sure. The #finalday and we put lots of the fleet behind us. Perhaps it is somewhat due to the reasons you have mentioned. IMHO, whatever he doesn't like about the in mast furler can probably be remedied for much less than converting. #theriggingcompany is back once again in the #virginislands making a splash on the completely refit @hinckleyyachts Bermuda 40 MKI yawl, Malabar! Boom is the same. US spar 2095. s I think to change it to a boom furler, Id like to know the cost (approximately) of the materials. Putting a 3di main was an error as the system is now way over stressed. Keep up the good work Leisure Furl! Pro Furls overall spar design is sleek and attractive. Thanks for commenting, and yes a properly set up boom furling system can make for years of easier mainsail handling. Also the more info the better; what kind of boat is it, who is the manufacturer, etc? Many thanks. I can certainly say that is a great Leisure Furl product testament and an interesting issue. A Dyneema strop of exactly the right length is provided to hold the boom against the gas vang at the correct height. All have good carbon options. Considering my furlers are now close to 20 years old and how easy they make sail handling, I thank the previous owner that forked out the $ and installed them. Are the boats headsail furlers powered? This brings me to the other tie for 3rd (a close 2nd). Is there a boom fuler for a Victoria 18 ? Is it possible to convert in-mast furling to a traditional main? Thanks for using us for your questions. . How does this system do in off wind hoisting and dousing situations?? S/V Triumph Very helpful. This is a very good concept, the user just eases the main sheet, the sail flogs, and the boom returns to its proper position for furling. For more carbon fiber options please take a look at the links provided at the bottom of the article. What about in boom furling system for a 80 feet blue cruiser? Perhaps a call to someone from Beneteau might be worthwhile. I love the concept but the engineering execution by Profurl is poor as too is their support for the system. Thank you for commenting and I hope that helps. Hi Barry, we do. or GMT. It turns out that by putting a solid stainless steel rod through it, along with the massive gooseneck bracket that accompanies it, this typically weak and highly loaded area of the mast, isactuallystrengthened. ;0) Weve recently completed two Lagoon installs in the same size range, so it is fresh in our mind. Average price ex VAT for a 45-footer: US$16,000 (approx 13,000). The boom system itself was around $22k and all in the two customers averaged around $30k for the final invoice. Theres a bit to it, but for round numbers and the sake of conversation. Agree 100% that it has an ugly extrusion behind the mast, yet I do see in your picture above that they now cover this up, so maybe I can retro fit one of these. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Boom is too heavy, even with the drum at the front. The prototype was tested on an Xc45 using the boats electric coachroof winches. What brand are they? vertically battened) and keep the rig, I know where I'd spend my money. I have two profurl boom furlers in my 50 ft ketch, both are now 15 years old. Pro Furls vang is essentially a hard vang (with no adjustment) that kicks the boom up to its ideal furling position. This piece, which has been duplicated by many in-boom furling manufacturers, is crucial for better off the wind furling and hoisting. I will need the boats P dimension (mainsail max hoist), E dimension (mainsail max outhaul), and the boats displacement. Your friend might not have to pay much extra out of pocket for a comparable traditional new mast. Ive designed a custom boom furler to simply suspend a typical furler above my existing boom, using 2 pieces of metal bolted to the aft end of the boom and a band wrapped around the mast, to which a cable with the extrusion can be attached, with a ProFurl flying sail spool https://www.profurl.com/fiche-A%7CPROFURL%7CNEX40V2-0202010000000000-theme-UK.html instead of a drum furler, nearest the mast, attached to the band around the mast. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The main problem I have had is the nuts hold everything together coming loose, so I would recommend changing them regularly with new ones. I have tried webbing and cloth ends but that creates too much buIk. The mandrel is raised at the outboard end of the boom, which gives a more appealing aesthetic, as the aft end of the boom doesnt appear to be raised as high. We do have experience in all aspects .commissioning, repair, construction, stepping, assembly, refinishing? Overall we think it would be best to purchase a new conventional mast (custom TRC or Selden). This conversion, with new boom furling system, all said and done could run approx. #HydraulicCylinders from #sailtec #navtec #selden #harken available at #TheRiggingCo .. Come check out our new @Navtec display! I want the ease of putting the main away at the end of the day and the safety of reefing more simply. Neat features include grooves for attaching both sail cover and cockpit awnings. Previous owner replaced mast & rigging in 2006 to get IMF. LFhas had many years of R & D which usually means they have worked out most of the kinks. Also as far as I know forespar are the US leisure furl agents, but they are still made in NZ? Even with Swan yachts in particular and/or carbon fiber spars in general. Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. https://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkwsailboat+mast".TRS0&_nkw="sailboat+mast", https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2000/beneteau-331-2966322/?refSource=browse listing. In Yachting World August 2022 issue we talk to one of the biggest names on the offshore racing scene, Kevin Escoffier and take a look around his brand new foiling, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Whats on the market? #awlgrip #westsystem #smithspenetrating #mahogany #classicsailboat. Why does your friend want a traditional main? Furlboom does not offer a manufacturer specific vang, instead recommends the use of Seldens Rodkicker Vangs. Sailtainer is a long-standing brand, with more than 1,000 units produced, and is sold in the UK by Jeckells. The system for this boat can run anywhere between $15-$19k (in aluminum, carbon and faired options available at additional costs) depending on what size boom is required. You must log in or register to reply here. Better fiber carbon boom or aluminium? Interestingly, my boat is a 1999 Catalina 310 and came with traditional mainsail. Contact US Spars, they currently fabricate the masts for Beneteaus built in the States. When hoisting, one turn of the furling line can be held around a winch to give the necessary resistance and the same can be done with the halyard when lowering the sail. We have also increased the bolt rope diameter by 0.5mm so it doesnt come out the track. The company says furling can be carried out when sailing downwind, with the boom sheeted in to 45 to move the sail away from shrouds and spreaders. These plates are then installed so that the two mast walls, port and starboard, are tied together and the long slot that once served as the entrance for the sail housing is eliminated. They also have the furling drum mounted on the inboard end, which we like because it keeps the weight inboard.