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Mike D.
I am only familiar with these sytems as I have done a little reseach.
Currently I have a Harken rolling furling ssystem both jib and main.
1st they are pretty specific that these are for cruising boats. Not
really a concern but they may not be as rugged as those we are used to
that are universal to both cruising and racing.
2nd they seem to market only direct so who do you go to for problems or
service, especially since they are manufactured in Brazil. Not exactly a
world class sailing community.
3rd they focus on dual tracks. Ok, I have never had any forstay foil
with out dual tracks.
4th and I do not know, but if one does not have to go aloft then are you
not having to use a jib halyard to raise it and if so you need at least
one more forward halyard if not preferably two.
I have always been a little cautious with products from companies
overseas that have little or no US representation. Burned twice so to
speak and trying to get issues resolved proved to be nothing but
frustration. Their prices are certainly good but further investigation
seems warranted.
--- In , "mgd9121961" <mgd1961 at dot dot dot > wrote:
>
> Good Day
>
> Does anyone have experience with Alado furling systems? I was
> looking at them on line but have never seen one in person or know
> anyone that has one.
>
> They boast a liftime warranty and their pricing is very low but I
> cant find any sort of real reviews by anyone who has used one.
>
> Anyone have one of these on their boat?
>
> Mike D.
>
> S/V Halcyon
>
