Roller furlers for a Monty 17
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"
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"
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"
I've seen that furler take some tremendous punishment and keep on ticking. It's really in a different class then the CDI, I'm not knocking the CDI, it's good for what you pay for them. But it only takes 1 time when stuff is breaking that you wished you paid the freight on a stronger unitStan On Sunday, March 5, 2017 1:43 PM, Stanley Wheatley <swwheatley@comcast.net> wrote: 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"
I have the snap furl on Grace and a new Genoa with the foam to keep the shape when furled half way. I have not used it yet so can't comment on performance although it seems to be a top notch piece of equipment. I really did not want to go furling but I sail solo 95% of the time so it just made sense to get. I have one issue when trying to get the pin in the forestay the furler drum falls down over the turnbuckle hole making it impossible to get the pin in. I have been able to get it in by using a screwdriver to go through the hole and trying to slide the pin from the other side. Has anyone else experienced this? This will add at least 1/2 hour to launching trying to get the pin in. Other than that is seems great and I like that you can still use the jib halyard to get the sail up and down. Jim Ellsworth M-17 #603 Grace On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 7:48 PM, Stan Susman <stanpfa@pacbell.net> wrote:
I've seen that furler take some tremendous punishment and keep on ticking. It's really in a different class then the CDI, I'm not knocking the CDI, it's good for what you pay for them. But it only takes 1 time when stuff is breaking that you wished you paid the freight on a stronger unitStan
On Sunday, March 5, 2017 1:43 PM, Stanley Wheatley < swwheatley@comcast.net> wrote:
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"
Did you use the "turnbuckle retaining clip" that should have come with the furler? It is specifically designed to prevent what you describe.
On March 5, 2017 at 11:44 PM Jim Ellsworth <jellsworth603@gmail.com> wrote:
I have the snap furl on Grace and a new Genoa with the foam to keep the shape when furled half way. I have not used it yet so can't comment on performance although it seems to be a top notch piece of equipment. I really did not want to go furling but I sail solo 95% of the time so it just made sense to get. I have one issue when trying to get the pin in the forestay the furler drum falls down over the turnbuckle hole making it impossible to get the pin in. I have been able to get it in by using a screwdriver to go through the hole and trying to slide the pin from the other side. Has anyone else experienced this? This will add at least 1/2 hour to launching trying to get the pin in. Other than that is seems great and I like that you can still use the jib halyard to get the sail up and down.
Jim Ellsworth M-17 #603 Grace
On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 7:48 PM, Stan Susman <stanpfa@pacbell.net> wrote:
> >
I've seen that furler take some tremendous punishment and keep on ticking. It's really in a different class then the CDI, I'm not knocking the CDI, it's good for what you pay for them. But it only takes 1 time when stuff is breaking that you wished you paid the freight on a stronger unitStan
On Sunday, March 5, 2017 1:43 PM, Stanley Wheatley < swwheatley@comcast.net> wrote:
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:
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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"
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In addition to the retaining clip stacking some washers above the retaining clip on the lower turnbuckle 't-bolt' (aka, between the retaining clip and the turnbuckle body) will help keep the toggle below the furler drum (a 'trick' shared with me by JudyB!). :: 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 Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 9:59 AM, STANLEY WHEATLEY <swwheatley@comcast.net> wrote:
Did you use the "turnbuckle retaining clip" that should have come with the furler? It is specifically designed to prevent what you describe.
On March 5, 2017 at 11:44 PM Jim Ellsworth <jellsworth603@gmail.com>
wrote:
I have the snap furl on Grace and a new Genoa with the foam to keep
the
shape when furled half way. I have not used it yet so can't comment
on
performance although it seems to be a top notch piece of equipment. I really did not want to go furling but I sail solo 95% of the time so
it
just made sense to get. I have one issue when trying to get the pin
in the
forestay the furler drum falls down over the turnbuckle hole making
it
impossible to get the pin in. I have been able to get it in by using
a
screwdriver to go through the hole and trying to slide the pin from
the
other side. Has anyone else experienced this? This will add at least
1/2
hour to launching trying to get the pin in. Other than that is seems
great
and I like that you can still use the jib halyard to get the sail up
and
down.
Jim Ellsworth M-17 #603 Grace
That sounds like a great idea Dave! Why didn't I think of that. I will check that out when I have time. Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 6, 2017, at 9:31 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
In addition to the retaining clip stacking some washers above the retaining clip on the lower turnbuckle 't-bolt' (aka, between the retaining clip and the turnbuckle body) will help keep the toggle below the furler drum (a 'trick' shared with me by JudyB!).
:: 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 Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 9:59 AM, STANLEY WHEATLEY <swwheatley@comcast.net> wrote:
Did you use the "turnbuckle retaining clip" that should have come with the furler? It is specifically designed to prevent what you describe.
On March 5, 2017 at 11:44 PM Jim Ellsworth <jellsworth603@gmail.com> wrote:
I have the snap furl on Grace and a new Genoa with the foam to keep
the
shape when furled half way. I have not used it yet so can't comment on performance although it seems to be a top notch piece of equipment. I really did not want to go furling but I sail solo 95% of the time so it just made sense to get. I have one issue when trying to get the pin in the forestay the furler drum falls down over the turnbuckle hole making it impossible to get the pin in. I have been able to get it in by using a screwdriver to go through the hole and trying to slide the pin from the other side. Has anyone else experienced this? This will add at least 1/2 hour to launching trying to get the pin in. Other than that is seems great and I like that you can still use the jib halyard to get the sail up and down.
Jim Ellsworth M-17 #603 Grace
Retaining clip is in but with washers as Dave mentioned that should do the trick. Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 6, 2017, at 8:59 AM, STANLEY WHEATLEY <swwheatley@comcast.net> wrote:
Did you use the "turnbuckle retaining clip" that should have come with the furler? It is specifically designed to prevent what you describe.
On March 5, 2017 at 11:44 PM Jim Ellsworth <jellsworth603@gmail.com> wrote:
I have the snap furl on Grace and a new Genoa with the foam to keep the shape when furled half way. I have not used it yet so can't comment on performance although it seems to be a top notch piece of equipment. I really did not want to go furling but I sail solo 95% of the time so it just made sense to get. I have one issue when trying to get the pin in the forestay the furler drum falls down over the turnbuckle hole making it impossible to get the pin in. I have been able to get it in by using a screwdriver to go through the hole and trying to slide the pin from the other side. Has anyone else experienced this? This will add at least 1/2 hour to launching trying to get the pin in. Other than that is seems great and I like that you can still use the jib halyard to get the sail up and down.
Jim Ellsworth M-17 #603 Grace
On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 7:48 PM, Stan Susman <stanpfa@pacbell.net> wrote:
I've seen that furler take some tremendous punishment and keep on ticking. It's really in a different class then the CDI, I'm not knocking the CDI, it's good for what you pay for them. But it only takes 1 time when stuff is breaking that you wished you paid the freight on a stronger unitStan
On Sunday, March 5, 2017 1:43 PM, Stanley Wheatley < swwheatley@comcast.net> wrote:
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"
Thanks,Dave. Judy make my new Main for me. Tom B On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 2:09 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
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"
I've had a CDI FF2 on CornDog for about 15 years now without a single problem. The unit is simple and bulletproof. I had a 150 genoa made for it by Yager Sails, in fact I'm on my second one now, and both have been excellent. The M17 loves it's 150. Really seems to come alive when the winds allow it to be used, which is most of the time here in the northwest. I did replace the forestay when I installed the unit, but just because it was original to my 1976 boat. I don't think the furler has added much time to my launching. I guess it just depends on how you do it. I leave my sail furled on the CDI all the time. For trailering I have a special travel sleeve that slides over the furled sail to keep it clean and safe, and then everything straps to the mast. It will stick out beyond the foot of the mast about a foot and a half, so a piece of 2"pvc slid into the end of the mast makes a nice extension to support it on long road trips. I am not familiar with the newer Snapfurl's. They may be great, too, if they can be left on the forestay when traveling. If your boat lives in a slip, that wouldn't matter. Larry Y M17 CornDog On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks,Dave. Judy make my new Main for me. Tom B
On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 2:09 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
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"
I have similar feedback to Larry.. I use a CDI FF2 and it's been a really solid performer... I did add a toggle to the forestay as recommended by CDI.... Like Larry I also use an extension (in my case a 24x2 inch wide piece of plywood) stuck into the base of the mast to support the furling assembly when trailering. I also echo Dave's recommendation of getting both the sail & furler from JudyB - at http://www.hydesailsdirect.com/ I was very happy with my sails and she clearly knows our monty's... Keith *Keith R. Martin, P.Eng.* *Burnaby, B.C. CanadaSerenity, M17 #353* On 5 March 2017 at 16:25, Larry Yake <larryyake@gmail.com> wrote:
I've had a CDI FF2 on CornDog for about 15 years now without a single problem. The unit is simple and bulletproof. I had a 150 genoa made for it by Yager Sails, in fact I'm on my second one now, and both have been excellent. The M17 loves it's 150. Really seems to come alive when the winds allow it to be used, which is most of the time here in the northwest. I did replace the forestay when I installed the unit, but just because it was original to my 1976 boat.
I don't think the furler has added much time to my launching. I guess it just depends on how you do it. I leave my sail furled on the CDI all the time. For trailering I have a special travel sleeve that slides over the furled sail to keep it clean and safe, and then everything straps to the mast. It will stick out beyond the foot of the mast about a foot and a half, so a piece of 2"pvc slid into the end of the mast makes a nice extension to support it on long road trips.
I am not familiar with the newer Snapfurl's. They may be great, too, if they can be left on the forestay when traveling. If your boat lives in a slip, that wouldn't matter.
Larry Y M17 CornDog
On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Thomas Buzzi <thomaspbuzzi@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks,Dave. Judy make my new Main for me. Tom B
On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 2:09 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
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"
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