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| Author: | PCBScotty [ Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Jib Furler. |
I got a Jib furler from another boat. It will work on my 16. But my question is, do I really need it? Cheers? |
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| Author: | srm [ Fri Jan 30, 2015 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
Tens of thousands of Hobie 16s are out there that don't have jib furlers, so no, you don't really need it. sm |
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| Author: | PCBScotty [ Fri Jan 30, 2015 7:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
Roger that. Thanks. I guess I'll sell it |
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| Author: | waldorf [ Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
PCB... it depends on the type of sailing you do... I use my furler when coming in to the beach... when i am solo.. and the winds are up... The beach can be tricky when the tides are up when i am single H.... You can see a bit of flapping after i cut it down... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k-nYWRz3Ag |
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| Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
It gives you an option that don't have otherwise. I'm assuming that you have the furling jib to go with it? A battened jib isn't likely to work with a furler. |
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| Author: | waldorf [ Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
here is a pic of the difference in the jib size... http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag5 ... 955d17.jpg Used my full sized jib... without problems for a season before i took the step to cut it down... It flapped quite a bit... it might drive you nuts... but you can use it for a while to make sure you like the furler.. and the down grade in power... not having the batons I love being able to down power when i am coming back to the beach... The furler is one of the best things i have done to make it easier for me to control the boat quickly when i approach the beach in higher winds... Waldorf |
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| Author: | PCBScotty [ Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
Waldorf,. Thanks for the video. I see what you mean. I do have a new sail coming from CA. next week. I didn't even think to ask if it was a batten jib. I guess I'll wait and see. I will be beaching the H16 most of the time. too. Cheers Gordo |
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| Author: | sxrracer [ Tue Feb 03, 2015 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
New Sail should be a standard set. Jib with Battens. H16's come with battens. |
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| Author: | PCBScotty [ Sat Aug 22, 2015 6:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
My set from Cali was batten set. But I did find a Jib without battens as well. I may be doing more solo, so I may keep that Jib to power down, till I get the hang of it |
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| Author: | wiltok [ Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Jib Furler. |
I have an even worse scenario - I am approaching two docks (with boats attached) that are probably 12 feet apart. Scary as hell - but I have a method that works well. -My jib is attached with a quick release. I do my final tack to bring me towards shore and then release the jib - letting it basically flap in the breeze. Jib is totally depowered. Glide in only with the main. -Approach the dock - turn into wind - flip rudders up. Rudders up is critical since it is almost impossible to keep the boat into the wind with them down. -Release the main sheet fully. I have a quick release on the main block - if needed (heavy weather) I can pop that thus depowering the main. -Go out and sit on the front of one of the hulls - and kick with my feet to back it into shore. I usually jump into the water (shallow) and then walk it in. Been using this method all summer and haven't had any scary moments yet. Works well. -Keith |
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