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nswsailor

NSW

1458 posts

nswsailor

NSW, 1458 posts

20 Jun 2015 6:11pm

As most know I have a Top Hat.

I'm seeking advice on what furling system would be best for my Top Hat.

Looking for best for value and pitfalls with those out there.

One I have looked at is Reefurl.

southace

4803 posts

southace

SA, 4803 posts

20 Jun 2015 7:09pm

ProFurl you will never look back!

MorningBird

NSW

2711 posts

MorningBird

NSW, 2711 posts

20 Jun 2015 7:56pm

My Profurl has proven to be fool proof. Been on the boat for 6 years and haven't touched it apart from a freshwater hose occasionally.

southace

4803 posts

southace

SA, 4803 posts

20 Jun 2015 8:23pm

I refuse to use other names! The onlything I would like to add is new control line as mine is old and stiff! Gee that sounds weird. Should I replace it with a nice spectra?

cisco

QLD

12365 posts

cisco

QLD, 12365 posts

20 Jun 2015 10:09pm

nswsailor said..

One I have looked at is Reefurl.

Reefurl are cheap and nasty. The halliard system on them induces fore stay sag.

Another brand is the Alado from Brazil. They seem to be a good quality build but like the Reefurl the halliard sheave is on the top section of the foil and therefore induces fore stay sag.

Edit:- Link to Alado.

www.alado.com./

HG02

VIC

5814 posts

HG02

VIC, 5814 posts

20 Jun 2015 11:32pm

Profurl is on my list

McNaughtical

NSW

908 posts

McNaughtical

NSW, 908 posts

21 Jun 2015 2:39pm

I have a Profurl. It recently seized up but I was able to get it freed up again. Apart from that no trouble, and just needs more regular use.

brett221

QLD

128 posts

brett221

QLD, 128 posts

21 Jun 2015 4:31pm

Guess I have to do some disclosure, I previously have worked for Wichard who own/manufacture Profurl.
There are only 2 reliable options available in Australia, Profurl or Furlex. Harken have recently released a new cheaper range, but the quality in comparison to their previous models has decreased significantly.
Both Furlex and Profurl have their pro's and con's.
Pm me if you needs any specific details but I would be choosing a Profurl if I was buying a furler tomorrow.

HG02

VIC

5814 posts

HG02

VIC, 5814 posts

21 Jun 2015 7:38pm

brett221 said..
Guess I have to do some disclosure, I previously have worked for Wichard who own/manufacture Profurl.
There are only 2 reliable options available in Australia, Profurl or Furlex. Harken have recently released a new cheaper range, but the quality in comparison to their previous models has decreased significantly.
Both Furlex and Profurl have their pro's and con's.
Pm me if you needs any specific details but I would be choosing a Profurl if I was buying a furler tomorrow.

Thanks for that Brett

nswsailor

NSW

1458 posts

nswsailor

NSW, 1458 posts

23 Jun 2015 10:25pm

Thanks Brett,

I'm going for the Profurl C290 when I do it.

rumblefish

TAS

824 posts

rumblefish

TAS, 824 posts

24 Jun 2015 10:48am

Yes both those are great furlers but saying they are the only reliable ones is not quite right.

The Reefit is a fantastic furler and made in Oz with ALL spare parts carried in Oz too.

www.almasts.com.au/the-system/

The Reefit B might be a bit big for a Tophat although I installed one recently on a 31ft yacht and it looked great.

nswsailor

NSW

1458 posts

nswsailor

NSW, 1458 posts

24 Jun 2015 10:10pm

Correct rumblefish,

The Reefit B might be a bit big for a Top Hat.

It is.

southace

4803 posts

southace

SA, 4803 posts

24 Jun 2015 9:46pm

I sold my reef furl for $100 and sailed with the pro furl for a number of years nothing beats the furlex now!

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