Adding a Bowsprit for a furling Gennaker

We design then fabricate and install a new bowsprit on our Bavaria 44. This design concept can be adapted to many boats The new bowsprit is for a top down furling Gennaker. We show and explain the spinnaker furler setup. We also show the modifications made to stop the anchor chain slipping on the windlass gypsy.

[@Cptnbond]

Thanks for sharing. It's exciting and inspiring to follow along in the boat modifications. Cheers.

[@jameswright4326]

Something I've been curious about how to do for a long time! I also have a Bavaria, and for a long time have wanted to upgrade the bow roller to add an attachment point for a headsail. Is there any chance you could share the cad file? This Bavaria is a 49 from 2003, so it's similar...

[@noldushumlesnurr6169]

Nice upgrade. Did you consider the added forces perpendicular to the bow? Both the anchor and genaker will add a bit. Anyway I trust you know so it's just a thought from the top of my head.
The added roller in the anchor locker seems like a winner.

[@SailingRebelStar]

I considered all the forces. I can jump up and down on the bowsprit and there is no movement. The bob stay is good at transferring the vertical loads.

[@noldushumlesnurr6169]

@@SailingRebelStar I was thinking about the horizontal momentum (forces) you get in the bow connection. I should have specified that. Anyway, after a hard test run you can check for movement in that area. Wish you and your team happy days on the water.

[@phillysailormac]

Since the furling lines are led aft through fairleads, the furling unit has to stay above decks. When at sea if you want to lower the spinnaker the sailbag would stay lashed on deck, and you release the tack of the sail from the furling unit to stow it below?

[@SailingRebelStar]

the endless furling line can be removed from the furler. All that would remain on deck is the furling line.