Jib & Genoa Furlers

Our Review
Schaefer roller furling units are robust, bullet proof and can be found on many cruisers, who rely on their durability and low maintenance.

Features of the Schaefer furler includes many bearing races, which with the round foil makes it easier to turn the drum and start furling. The foils are connected via rivets which cannot back out, and Schaefer invites you to put the furler line on a winch if needed.

Foils Aluminum round

Pros Heavy Beefy sections, bullet proof robust construction

Cons No tack swivel

Schaefer Roller Furler systems; SnapFurl systems for Boats 16 -28ft, System 750 for Boats 20-28ft, System 1100 for Boats 27-31ft, System 2100 for Boats 30- 42ft, System 3100 for Boats 41-55ft, System 4100 for Boats 54- 65ft.

Additional Resources

This ” Roller furler article runs you through the decision process when look at and choosing a roller furler ”

Strength is just the beginning of why a Schaefer furler is the best furling system available. From years of research, we have developed a combination of features that rival any furler, at any price. Thats because we have designed in, and improved, all the useful features of the worlds best rated furlers and eliminated the ideas that did not make sense.

The result is a furler thats not only strong, its also easy to control, smooth and reliable.

Bearing Design: Open For Life Schaefers Torlon bearings cannot corrode and ride in open, easily accessible races that dont require lubrication. These proven, high compression strength bearings provide low friction, and need only periodic flushing with water.

Headstay Adjustment: No Compromises Schaefer Systems utilize your existing headstay and turnbuckle for reduced cost, full turnbuckle adjustability, and optimum performance.

Heavy-duty base toggle/link articulates to absorb side loads that might otherwise cause turnbuckle fatigue. Turnbuckle is attached to the base toggle/link and is housed by the system, easily accessible.

Drum Design: Powerful, Open, Metal Our powerful, large diameter drum provides you with the mechanical advantage you need for high sailing loads. Standard split drum plates allow for easy conversion to a full length headsail.*

Attractive, stainless cage is open to give easy access to the furling line.

Schaefers CNC machined metal construction resists ultraviolet rays and abuse from anchor chains and poles mounted near the stem head fitting.

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