furlstrom on a 345

elvstrom is saying that the hanse 345 mounting the selden mast has the gennaker halyard exit too close to the forestay and the furlstrom will not roll. they are recommending to move the exit of the gennaker halyard at least 300 mm above the forestay to ensure the furlstrom enough room to roll.

is there anyone who has a direct experience to share?

cheers,

 

richz

We have had our Hanse 345 along with the Furlstrom since new last year. Firstly it a great way to go. Easy and very safe to use and overcomes the relatively poor downwind performance of a self tacking jib.

The Furlstrom comes with a very nice quality furler at the bottom and swivel at the top. We use the standard spinnaker halyard that came with the rig with no problems at all. I cant think how far it is positioned above the jib halyard but it won't be that far. So I'm not exactly sure why Elvstrom are raising this as a particulalr problem to check. I think it will furl fine. The furler at the foot of the sail will be on the eye on the end of the step so that is taking the angle some way from the jib.

You will need a Bobstay on the step platform as the loads are high especially close on the wind.

By the way I have tried running the sheets on the inside and outside of the jib and would recommend outside (the long way round) works best. Or you can furl/unfurl before /after the gybe.

I hope this helps.    

 

The forces are actually greater at the lower wind speeds because firstly you will be able to sail closer to the wind with the resulting sideway forces and also your boat speed will be further from the wind speed.    

 

a) Furling Gennaker:  You do not need a bobstay, the current bowsprit can take the load

 

b) Furling Code 0:  You must use a bobstay, loads are higher than for a gennie, the bowsprit is too weak.

 

Hope this helps.

BTW: I am very happy with my furlström, especially in the prevailing light winds here in Summer

Thanks in advance

Paul - Night Train