Posted by Adam Quinan on July 24, 2023 at 08:12:38 user Adam.
In Reply to: Re: Roller furling was Re: 'Goblin' posted by John Nichols on July 23, 2023 at 13:53:37:
From Wikipedia
The idea for a furling jib is usually attributed to Major E du Boulay in England who invented a device similar to a roller blind for reefing a jib[citation needed]. Major Wykeham-Martin used one of Boulay's rollers and improved the system by incorporating roller bearings in 1907 when the system was patented. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_furling)
Post a followup (Only if you agree to the Terms and Conditions)