Forums, Mast, Rigging and Sails, Roller Furling

Nick Howes at 23/04/2013 23:22:47
I am looking for reccomendations on which roller furling to fit for cruising use ?

Thanks, Nick

Richard Ritchie at 24/04/2013 09:12:11
Harken mark 4 is great: never regretted replacing my old Rotafurl…
Make sure yiou set it high enough to clear teh anchor. Needs an extension piece.
See previous discussion forum threads….

George Isted at 24/04/2013 09:24:30
Another vote for the Harken Mk4, great bit of kit, it is also what Rogers fit as standard.

I have been told that the cheaper Harken “cruising” furler (called the ESP I think) is not as robust or as well made but I have not used one myself.

Furlex is also popular but I have no experience.

doug at 24/04/2013 11:05:44
Harken for me.

Still going strong after 20 years, or so.

waratah912 at 24/04/2013 20:55:12
Just to balance the options, we’ve had a twin foil Furlex for the last 15 years and it’s worked fine too.

Simon Begley at 24/04/2013 22:23:21
We fitted a Harken Mk4 (Unit 1) two years ago. Very pleased with it.

Nick Howes at 04/05/2013 12:26:27
Thanks Simon, I`ll look at those—Nick

Nick Howes at 04/05/2013 12:27:04
I`ll look at those too !

Nick Howes at 04/05/2013 12:27:43
Thanks Doug-20 years-impressive !