cep32 4 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So I'm setting up the Javelin to be easy to sail with the kids (3 and 6) while still being able to go for a blat with the full sails. One of the things stressing me out is our oldest is not going to be strong enough or have the know-how to tack the jib for me or uncleat it when we come back to the slip. I have tried to find a jib with a shorter foot but had no luck. This has led me to consider a furler of some sort. The problem is the cost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So my idea is to make one of these http://navigatorjoel.blogspot.co.nz/2010/12/how-to-build-roller-furler-for-under-40.html I figure I'll need one of these swivels https://www.jimmygreen.co.uk/item/315/barton-single-line-furling-gear to hoist every time we go sailing. Is it that simple? What stops the top swivel from binding twisting the wire forestay halyard instead? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drbob 0 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have a spare one of these little furlers. You run a continuous line through it. Attaches to the tack, the sail needs a non twisting tape in the luff, and a swivel at the top. I used on a Fractional Zero on a R930 but it was a little small. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cep32 4 Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hi Dr Bob, Sorry for not getting back earlier. I'm figuring it might be a bit big for a Javelin if it was almost big enough for a R930? Any idea what it weighs and roughly how big is it? Also, how much would you be after for it if it would work? Cheers, Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drbob 0 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The wheel is 7cm diameter Weighs 419 grams - I guess that's a lot on the end of a javelin prod Rum would do it, but you're welcome to try it first Another photo with an old school film can for size Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Howdie2 8 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 If Cep does not want it i would be keen Cheers Howdie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cep32 4 Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hi Drbob, Thanks for the offer. I was given one very similar over the weekend so looks like Howdie is in. The standard currancy amongst sailors does seem to be rum it seems. Cheers, Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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