"S" branded roller furling ?

[Sven]

The picture below shows the roller furling drum on La Petite. Does anyone recognize it ?

The only identification I've found on it is an S which I'd guess would stand for Shaeffer ?

The furling setup is remarkable in its elegant simplicity ... works like a charm. The engineering is quite impressive.

Insights would be appreciated.

Thanks,



-Sven

 

[Davis Modlin]

Hey Sven,

Yes that is a Schaeffer. Is that the type that sits behind the forestay or is it part of it?

Davis
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[Sven]

Originally posted by Davis Modlin
Yes that is a Schaeffer. Is that the type that sits behind the forestay or is it part of it?

It is part of the forestay.

I still don't really see how it imparts the twist all the way to the top, but it works




-Sven