Merry Christmas everybody! Here in Norway we actually celebrate on the 24th, Christmas Eve. There's a pause today, and then tomorrow we have another go at putting on even more weight.

Hello Den,

Ray flatteringly writes that I 'know about' roller reefing. Well, by studying the real one on my old photos of the full size Fisher 34 which once I owned, I managed to produce a roller reef system that works and looks right.

You've got plenty to be getting on with before you need a roller foresail however, there are photos on the Fisher build log and some tekst (page 13) which illustrate my plan at the time.

I can of course elaborate on what I did to produce it if you require more info. I'll first have to go down to the marina (cellar store room!) to have a close look at the construction detail to refresh my memory. You may be able to find other ideas and photos on Youtube too. I seem to remember that I only found photos of full size units -no miniatures.

I wanted a roller foresail and other sail reefing ability so that I could run the Fisher on motor only. The main and mizzen get a bit wrinkled when furled though!

George