I have a Schaefer Snapfurl CF500 on my M17 and like it a lot. Bought it to replace a CDI FF1 that came with the boat because I did not care for the CDI's halyard setup. I paid something in the $500s, but that was two years ago during Defender's annual sale. I would expect to pay more today. It should fit over your existing forestay. You will want to get a new genoa with uv protection and a padded luff. The size depends on conditions you sail in. For my circumstances, a 150% would be too big. I got a 135% from Elliott-Pattison and even that gets reefed as often as not. -----Original Message----- From: Dave Scobie Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2017 3:09 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Roller furlers for a Monty 17 Tom: i recommend the Schaefer Snapfurl. i recommend having a new headsail made. get a 150% ... this is the sail that Lyle designed the M17 to use. recutting a sail will only result in disappointing performance. i recommend getting both the sail & furler from JudyB - http://www.hydesailsdirect.com/ Judy knows the boats, can get you the correct items and will treat you right. order soonest as this is the time of years backorders happen as folks get ready for the sailing season! be aware that a furling unit will increase rigging time by 15-20 minutes if you 'dry sail' the boat. :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner #288 - http://www.freewebs.com/m15-name-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - http://www.m17-375.webs.com :: Sage 17 #1 - AIR BORN - http://sagemarine.us/sage_17.html :: Sage 15 sloop #001 - ASOLARE - http://sagemarine.us/sage_15.html :: SageCat #000 - SAGECAT - http://sagemarine.us/sagecat.html On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 10:26 AM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Sailors, Asking for input from those that have installed roller furlers on their Monty 17's. What brand do you have and what did it cost? Did you have to change out your forestay to install the unit? Do you like what you have? Did you have to have a special jib made for the furler? Thanks for your help.
Fair winds, Tom B,Monty 17 "AS-IS"