210003 - Forespar Performance Products Forespar SR-2 Jib Roller

SR-2 Jib Roller

The Forespar® SR-2 Jib Roller with fit shrouds from 3/16” thru 3/8” wire diameter. 

Use the proper size pair of insert liners according to the table below:

• 3/8” wire – use no insert
• 5/16” wire – use #1 inserts
• 9/32” wire – use #2 inserts
• ¼” wire – use #3 inserts
• 7/32” wire – use #4 inserts
• 3/16” wire – use #5 inserts

The Jib Rollers may be placed just above or below the spreader tips; however, installation will be easier if located below the spreaders. In this instance, you can pre-assemble the parts while on deck and reduce the possibility of losing parts while hanging in a boatswain’s chair. Have a 3 inch piece of masking tape within handy reach (stick it to the shroud).

Select the proper inserts, place them into the two halves of a hub and fit them around the shroud. Use the tape to loosely hold these parts together. Note that the hubs have two clearance screw holes at one end. Match these with the smaller holes at the other end of the other half. It is important that the mating faces of the inserts are parallel with the faces of the hub halves. Install the four screws supplied, tightening only to the extent that you can still slide the hub assembly up the wire shroud. Now remove the tape. 

Next, install the rollers. Note that one half of each roller has clearance holes for the two screws. Mate these halves that don’t have clearance holes. Run these screws tight. Now slide the Jib Roller to the desired position on the shroud and finish tightening the four hub screws until the hub interfaces are fully closed.

The Forespar SR-2 Jib Roller is a hardware component designed for specific marine applications, intended for use on shrouds ranging from 3/16-inch through 3/8-inch wire diameter. This product facilitates the movement of a jib, addressing the need for efficient sail handling on vessels. It is suitable for marine maintenance and rigging professionals, or individuals managing their own boat upkeep, who require a reliable roller system. The design includes a hub assembly that secures to the shroud and rollers that attach to the hub. Installation involves selecting appropriate insert liners based on shroud wire diameter, assembling the hub around the shroud, and then attaching the rollers. The process is detailed to minimize part loss during installation, particularly when working at height. This Forespar SR-2 Jib Roller, part number 210003, is a practical solution for integrating a jib roller into existing rigging setups.