Mike,

I'm curious, what size/model# ProFurl did you use on the jib and on the
staysail? Comments on model #'s from other would be apprecated as well. I'm
close to getting a new furler at least on the jib (I currently have Hyde
furlers as in Dr. Jekyll and Mr.....).

Thanks,

Steve Sullivan
s/v Tamboura
Baba 40, 144



----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Kramer" <sv_cambria@yahoo.com>
To: "baba net" <baba-l@ballreich.net>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 12:55 PM
Subject: [Baba-L] Sail furling


>
> "Since we only do cruising, would be looking at the
> units that are most reliable and easiest to use when
> double-handed."
>
> We use Pro Furls for jib and staysail and have been
> pleased with them. The drums are open which makes
> clearing the occassional fouled furling line easier
> and checking the set screws underneath the furling
> line easier. They also fit over the Sta-Lok terminals
> and are not part of the stays (as is the case on some
> other brands). They come (or came?) with a lifetime
> warrenty on the bearings, which we used a couple of
> years ago after the furlers had been on the boat for
> 19 years. Pro Furl replaced the bearings and seals for
> free, altho we had to pay the cost of shipping them to
> the representative.
>
> Michael & Elizabeth
> S/V Cambria Panda 40
>
>
>
>
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