Need help identifying

[svsundancer]

Does anyone here know what the attached photos are of? This came with my boat, a 47' Vagabond, but the previous owner also didn't know what it was. It weighs about 3 pounds, is made of stainless, and swivels on one end.

I've racked my brains, but obviously I'm not up to the task.

[knothead]

Originally Posted by svsundancer

Does anyone here know what the attached photos are of? This came with my boat, a 47' Vagabond, but the previous owner also didn't know what it was. It weighs about 3 pounds, is made of stainless, and swivels on one end.

I've racked my brains, but obviously I'm not up to the task.

That is the top swivel for a wire luff roller furling system. Probably Schaeffer.
It's the kind of system that doesn't have foils. Just a drum at the bottom and the swivel at the head.
Usually the halyard had a two to one purchase to get enough tension.

PS, the hook like things are made to slide up the forestay.

[Faster]

Originally Posted by knothead

That is the top swivel for a wire luff roller furling system. Probably Schaeffer.
It's the kind of system that doesn't have foils. Just a drum at the bottom and the swivel at the head.
Usually the halyard had a two to one purchase to get enough tension.

PS, the hook like things are made to slide up the forestay.

.... but not the greatest furling devices systems.... maybe leave it in the box!