Selden GX-10 Asymmetrical Spinnaker Furler with Retractable Bowsprit

[Noah]

After the rigger modified the wrap-stop fitting at the top of my Profurl genoa furler, to allow the top swivel of the spinnaker furler to "work", more freely, I think I finally have my Selden GX-10 furler and retractable bow sprit sorted and working. I had moved it to low on my list, after an earlier embarrassing deployment failure in my slip (thankfully no damage). And then an annoying months delay recovering from another hip surgery. However, this week, I sailed with a couple of fellow "old salts" for crew and put the system through its (and our paces) and it WORKS! Made several jibes and roll-ins and outs. Albeit, not as easy-peasy smooth as the promo video, but with practice and fine-tuning, it should be good! Soon, i will attempt to single-handing it—which was/is my original goal justifying purchase. That, and of course, the photo op!   Single-handed, I may roll-up to jibe, depending how brave I feel.  I will post a follow-up when I get there.

[Phil Spicer]

 Noah, looking good. Nice colors. Sure you will enjoy an afternoon flying your new colors.

[waughoo]

VERY nice!!  I want to see more about the retractable bow sprit.  I can't quite picture how one would fit.