Jim. As you want reefing ability, though I think it is really unneeded on the M15 (better to reef the main twice before reducing headsail and this gets you above 20 knots of wind), the CDI FF1 is the better choice (I prefer Schaefer's Snapfurl but not recommend for a 15' boat - if someone using the Schaefer PLEASE comment!). If you just want furling ability there are many great, simple, and better working units than the CDI. These non-reefing units use a wire luff in the headsail to replace the forestay. One thing - to use a furler the boat will be converted to a turnbuckle at the bow plate instead of a shroud adjuster. The Jerry built boats also have the forestay entering the mast and attached to a bolt with a thimble eye (bolt also holds the shrouds to the mast). The concern is with forestay wire rub where it exits the mast? Again, folks with furlers on M15's please comment. Another issue is using a turnbuckle on the forestay may encourage over-tightening of the rig and over stressing the boat or inducing incorrect mast rake or even bend. IMO the M15 with a hank-on jib and a downhaul, having a double reef main, can be sailed in over 20 knots of wind. It is when getting to the mod-20kts that a storm jib becomes useful. :: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred/ On Mon, Oct 7, 2019, 10:51 AM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
Thanks skipper for the reply
The boat is in a slip and I want reefing ability. Seldom need to step the mast
Capt Jim Sailing vessel Pelican M15
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On Oct 7, 2019, at 10:41 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Jim.
Do you want reefing ability?
:: Dave Scobie :: M6'8" #650 :: SV SWALLOW - sv-swallow.com :: former owner M17 #375 SWEET PEA - m17-375.com :: former owner M15 #288 SCRED - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred/
On Mon, Oct 7, 2019, 5:24 AM Jim Sadler <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> wrote:
What is a good furling system for M15?
Captain Jim Sailing vessel Pelican M15