I have installed a code zero on a furler on my BR20 after having changed the spinnaker pole for a more rigid aluminum one. It really works well and it is very handy singlehanded ! Also, I then somehow feel a better equilibrium when sailing.
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Catchando Bay (BR20 #48)
Guy
Any chance of an update on your code zero experience now, i guess it's been used in anger a few times since this post.
Following a light airs sail the other day and deliberation on whether to fly the AS or not, effort of rigging against time on that point of sail i am going to make the expense of fitting a code zero with a continuous furler the next project.
I want to keep the self tacking jib as is and fly the code zero from the spin pole as per your arrangement.
Questions :
Does the furler always furl the sail tightly without having a bag of sail flapping about ?
Can you leave the furled sail hoisted when not in use without it unfurling and subsequent flogging ?
Does the furler line need tension on both sides of the sheets before it grips the drum when furling ?
Do you have to cleat off the sheets when sail furled to prevent unfurling or does the furler have brake/ ratchet inbuilt ?
Apologies for questions but i want to copy your purchases to make the process as foolproof as possible, on that note will the sailmaker have the information to make one for me if i quote your purchase details, hope you don,t mind if i do this.
Peter Cockerton