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Schaefer SnapFurl Jib Reefing and Furling System - CF-500
Item: #881122 | Part Number: CF-500$1,071.99
Description
- Over-the-headstay jib furling and reefing system for 16'-24' sailboats
- Smooth operation with Torlon™ ball bearing swivel
- Lightweight composite torque tube and open drum design
- Quick snap-on installation with no special tools or rig changes
Schaefer SnapFurl Jib Reefing and Furling System - CF-500 Item # 881122
Description
Schaefer's SnapFurl CF-500 Jib Reefing and Furling System (CF-500) is an over-the-headstay furling and reefing system intended for day sailors and small cruising boats (16' to 24'). It utilizes Torlon™ bearing races, a composite torque tube and two-piece snap together high-grade PVC extrusions. This light weight and high strength unit is ideal for trailerable sailboats.
Features:
- Upper bearing swivel with (2) Torlon™ ball bearing races for smooth, effortless operation
- Efficient, round foil snaps quickly and easily over existing headstay without the need for special tools or rig modifications
- Composite one-piece torque tube and drum made of high-strength, long-grain nylon composite with UV inhibitors
- Two-piece interlocking PVC Geon extrusion
- Open drum design with stainless steel cage
- Elegant stainless steel sail feeder with captive fasteners
- CNC-machined stainless steel lower bearing race
Specifications:
- Typical boat length: 16' - 24'
- Headstay length: 31' max.
- Headstay diameter: 1/8", 5/32", 3/16"
- Clevis pin diameter: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8"
Schaefer SnapFurl CF-500 Jib Reefing and Furling System Dimensional Drawing
Part Numbers for Schaefer SnapFurl Jib Reefing and Furling System - CF-500
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Louis from
Seems to be an excellent unit
I've installed this on my 23' sloop, I don't have the boat in the water yet, but trying it on dry land including in a stiff breeze with my working jib, it looks good and seems to work very well. ONE IMPORTANT NOTE: Installing the foil onto the headstay was next to impossible following the instructions which came with the unit. When I called Schaefer on this, it turns out that there is a special tool that they make which makes installation of the foil a true snap. Schaefer was kind enough to lend the tool to me, which made the job go really smoothly. I'm not sure if lending the tool out is their normal practice, or if they were doing me a special favor, but I would not recommend attempting to install the furler without either professional help, or the special installation tool. You'll want one or the other. Also, the 60 degree minimum working temperature the instructions call for should be considered a bare minimum-- Much easier to do the installation when the temperature is 70 or better.
Date published: 2026-05-06