Why are you having to go forward, are you swapping out headsails for different conditions? On my M15 after rigging a jib downhaul with a length of paracord, I don't need to go forward to raise or lower the jib unless I want to swap out the jib for a different size, which is rarely necessary. I just wanted to make sure you *really* need the furler. I'm not a fan of them myself, they add a lot of complexity and reduce performance. In principle they let you reef the jib, but the ones I've tried that really doesn't work- the partially furled jib shape is so terrible shape wise that it's pretty much the same as dropping the jib entirely performance wise. The main advantage I've seen is that they are a bit faster and easier to furl/unfurl vs hanking on and raising a jib, which is nice if you want to get on the water quickly... although a jib bag allowing you to leave the jib hanked on is probably almost as good. Sincerely, Tyler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Theo Petron" <lapstrake1979@gmail.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 8:14:59 AM Subject: M_Boats: Roller Furling for M23 Good Morning! Long time fellow sailors! I've been sailing the Chesapeake on my M23 for the past 3 seasons and she loves that body of water. I do however, need to bite the bullet and consider roller furling as going forward on that boat in weather on the Bay is not fun. Can any other M23 owners that have furlers give me their 2 cents on what brand and set up you use/recommend? Thanks! Theo M23 #026 Sails Increase Rock Hall, MD