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Tiller Clutch:

All it does it hold the tiller in one position. It is very easy to use, and it will enable you hoist your sails and tack. If you go to the foredeck, your movement will probably cause the boat to go off course. I use it while raising the main under power. It will keep your head into the wind, unless there is a lot of wave action. It's not a lot of money, about $75. I would try it and see if you like it before going to an auto pilot.

 

Jib furler:

My understanding that a jib furler itself will not hurt performance. What hurts performance is sailing with a partially furled jib or genoa.

 

I just installed a Schaefer CF500 jib furler. Installation was difficult, but I've been happy with it so far. I got a new jib made. It is basically the class jib, but with a longer luff and no battens. I've only been out in light air (2 - 6 mph) and the boat seems to point well. I haven't been out in a 10-knot breeze yet. I have an old drifter that I'll probably get modified for really light air PHRF race days.

Thanks Robert I am going to get the tiller clutch first.

Have you wired your J-22 inside (i.e. electrical panel, battery...radio etc..)?

Hello everybody,great discussion by the way.

I recently bought my J-22 and I am crazy in love with her.

I sail in Vancouver (St Georgia South of Nanaimo and the Sound)

Question:

Will the tiller clutch be enough to help me tack and work (hoist) my main and head sail?

Do I really need the ST 1000 tiller autopilot?

It is a bit cumbersome not to have a roller furling, but I don´t want to mess around with sailing performance.

I need to find a way to single hand my girl, I can't always count on finding a crew.

Thanks

Anden

Some of things I have done for single handling and day sailing:

 

1. added a reef point to the main( on slides and very easy to handle);

 

2. added a bow pulpit;

 

3. installed a Raymarine ST1000 tiller autopilot;

 

4. added a AGM battery, small fuse panel and battery switch;

 

5. added navigation lights and cabin light(all led);

 

6. ditched the heavy and unreliable outboard for a Torqeedo 1003 outboard.

 

I thought about a roller furler but the jib is pretty small and easy to handle as it is. I can hank it on at the dock and lower it by going forward and containing it with a line within the bow pulpit.

The autopilot and the electric outboard really make all the difference in the world. Docking into a slip with the electric outboard is a pleasure. The autopilot just makes everything easier.

 

I would like to keep this discussion alive. I am always on the lookout for additions to the boat for safe single handling. Plus, it would be nice to see this forum become a little more active.