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Measure the HeadstayChris Graythen/Getty Images News/Getty Images
Measure the headstay and cut a wire to that length using wire cutters or a hacksaw with a fresh blade. - 2
Assemble PartsJupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
Lay out all parts on a grit-free surface such as a dock. Slide all elements onto the wire (halyard) starting with the top swivel, headfoil, then drum with all associated parts. - 3
Attach the Assembled Furler to the BoatDavid Cannon/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images
Attach the furler at the base to a bow chain plate, raise the unit to the top of the mast using a halyard, then attach the top of the furler to the mast while in a suspended bosun's chair. The top swivel should be at the base to avert crashing. - 4
Rig the Furling LineMatt Cardy/Getty Images News/Getty Images
Thread the furling line from the base drum through blocks to the cockpit. To avoid unnecessary wear and tear, the line should lead out perpendicular to the headstay. Secure the furling line on a cleat. - 5
Setting SailCameron Spencer/Getty Images Sport/Getty Images
With the furler totally unwound, feed the sail into the foil groove and attach the sail's top corner (head) and bottom corner (tack) to the headsail halyard and chain plate respectively. Attach the left (port) and right (starboard) sheets (ropes) to the remaining corner (clew) and feed them through blocks to the cockpit and commence to sail in short order.
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