Silverheels‘ new Schaefer System 3100 jib furler arrived in two big boxes full of unfamiliar parts, with a manual depicting 46 assembly steps. My first thought was, “I’ll never be able to do this. I’d ...
Most riggers recognize that ­minimal maintenance doesn’t mean maintenance-free. Headsail furlers are a good case in point. Now in their third or fourth iteration, headsail furlers are practically a ...
Roller-furling jibs, once viewed as a convenience for cruising boats, have become a real game-changer in the sportboat world. For example, in the prestart, when you want to control your speed and kill ...