FURLING Considerations
To decide on the best jib furling system for your boat, here are some questions that are sometimes asked:
Jib Furling System Checklist:
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Size and make of boat?
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Is the boat used for cruising, racing, or both?
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Headstay length?
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Headstay diameter?
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Rod or wire forestay?
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Type and size of turnbuckle fitted at lower end of forestay?
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Is there a toggle at top end of forestay? Pin Size?
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Do you have an Isomat, France spar, Cinkel or other mast that uses a ball type terminal at the upper end of the forestay?
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Do you wish to install system yourself?
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Do you have existing lead blocks for the furling line or do you need these?
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How many lifeline stanchions are fitted? What is the diameter?
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Does the boat have an aluminum perforated toe rail that blocks could be attached to?
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Do you need a new sail or would you like to convert existing sails?
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Do your existing sails have hanks or a luff tape? If luff tape, what is the diameter?
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What is the size of the sail(s) that you wish to convert? (% overlap)
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Is there anything that would interfere with the furling drum, such as anchor or pulpit? If so, how high would the drum have to be from deck?
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Are there currently link plates installed on the lower end of your forestay? If so, please provide dimensioned sketch.
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What are the clevis pin diameters used at each end of the forestay?