Hey Ya'll,
I wanted to open this up to the group for some feedback: We have a 71' Seafarer 34 thats on the cusp of being fully restored this spring and I am debating over whether or not to "upgrade" the roller furler. The one that came with the vessel is a Furlex B MKII which is an obsolete model. That said I have taken it all apart and its in great shape, however, I cannot get the foils apart which is a moot point really as the entire system is discontinued, if something break its trash. Since we have all new rigging that is yet to be cut and installed the safety/convenience minded side of my brain is wondering if its not a good idea to upgrade and make the investment in a new system that can be serviced if need be? It would also mean my ten year investment in new rigging would be installed with a ten year investment in a new furler. Does anyone have any opinions on the Furlex, any known issues other that the documented foil separation issue (does not seem to be an issue on mine as I literally cannot get them apart). We plan on doing the whole Caribbean cruising thing in the fall and have engineered and planned for the weather conditions this locale may present. If the furler is sound and up to the task should I just keep it until it is not and worst case replace the headstay if a new system requires? Any input on the matter is appreciated, this is the time of year that furlers are on sale. THANKS
I wanted to open this up to the group for some feedback: We have a 71' Seafarer 34 thats on the cusp of being fully restored this spring and I am debating over whether or not to "upgrade" the roller furler. The one that came with the vessel is a Furlex B MKII which is an obsolete model. That said I have taken it all apart and its in great shape, however, I cannot get the foils apart which is a moot point really as the entire system is discontinued, if something break its trash. Since we have all new rigging that is yet to be cut and installed the safety/convenience minded side of my brain is wondering if its not a good idea to upgrade and make the investment in a new system that can be serviced if need be? It would also mean my ten year investment in new rigging would be installed with a ten year investment in a new furler. Does anyone have any opinions on the Furlex, any known issues other that the documented foil separation issue (does not seem to be an issue on mine as I literally cannot get them apart). We plan on doing the whole Caribbean cruising thing in the fall and have engineered and planned for the weather conditions this locale may present. If the furler is sound and up to the task should I just keep it until it is not and worst case replace the headstay if a new system requires? Any input on the matter is appreciated, this is the time of year that furlers are on sale. THANKS