Homemade jib furler on my South Coast 22

After seeing the prices of furling systems by Harken and such, well for about $18. 00 and about 3 hours, I made my own and thought if it didn't work, well is was just 18 bucks. Guess what? works perfect so no more climbing to the bow. Let me know if interested in knowing how I did it.

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[musketman2008]

I recently bought an SC 22. I haven't sailed her yet. How do you like yours? Anything you can tell me about them?

[dfredrich]

@musketman2008 They are great and forgiving boats and I do miss mine. I actually have an S2 8B made by S2 Yachts which is a nice boat but quite a bit larger. The SC 22 is a fun day sailor. The jib furler does make it a lot more user friendly. I love the swing Keel and being able to beach the boat and trailer it also. The SC did give myself and family a lot of good times and memories. With a wife and 4 kids, we just had to get a larger boat or else I would have kept the South Coast. Enjoy!

[starchaser28]

Looks like it works good, how did you make it for only $18? What parts did you use, and do you have a furling jib or hank on?

[dfredrich]

My jib is a hank on. I bought 3 pieces of 1" PVC and coupled them together. I also bought a 1" PVC compresion fitting to use as a spool at the bottom. I layed out my jib in the yard and actually staked it at the top and bottom so it could be pulled tight. Then i layed the long 1" PVC next to it and marked where each of the hank clips touched it. Then I slotted the pipe just enough for the clip to be able to reach the cable. Had to lay the mast for install. strech during marking.

[mandolinut]

I have a Compac 16 and would like to do the same. Very impressive and simple. I understand your post about slotting the 1 inch pvc, but how or what did you use to coil the rope in eithger direction? Thanks.

[KANALOAWWP19]

It looks very smooth. Good job captain!

[ddd3240]

Thanks, just bought a SC 22 today and was just looking.