Roller Furling on H-16

The one H16 I saw with a furling system was used for sailing lessons and seemed to work exceptionally well. I do know the jib on the furling system is a little smaller in sail area and one would lose a little performance. Still it would be nice to have one because you can furl it in strong winds or when you hit the beach.

There is the Trailside video called

learn to sail

that utilizes a H16 with a furling system. You could buy this video to see how well it works.

i bought a rf jib for my h16 because i singlehand. i attach it to the existing jib rigging just like the battened one.i keep the boat at a club with the mast up so i furl the jib by wrapping it around the forestay, it rolls into a smooth tube with negligible wrinkles. it sets and sails beautifully. i have raced with it, its slightly less powerful especially off the wind.