Thought you might be interested in a lower cost furler. I installed a
barton furler on my 19 and am quite happy with it at total cost of
$100. I am from the midwest too (now in Virginia) and find great
entertainment in doing something with a degree of cost effectivness --
but I am not a "Blue Water" sailor either.. The Barton and small Harkin
furlers are popular on Catamarins (sp) which carry more sail than either
of the potters. I have a photo writeup posted at
http://www.vais.net/~ryeg/BartonFurler2.htm
Regards
Rye Gewalt
Springfield VA