[mikehoyt]

Jack,

Two comments.

First I am sure you are well aware that furling mainsails sail horribly compared to one that is non furling. If it were me I would go for lazyjacks and full battened mainsail for convenience and performance.

Secondly since you want a furling main ... have you considered a main that furls outside the mast? We have a Catalina at our club that is so equipped. It would likely be a lot cheaper to implement after the fact.

Look for a charter boat. The charter fleets usually have a high percentage of boats that have conveniences such as roller furling mains. Good luck with your boat search. Looking is half the fun!

Regards

Mike