Since the original roller reefing isn't as efficient or recommended as slab reefing, I decided to add jiffy reefing to my DaySailer II. Being a DIY kind of guy, I opted for Sailrite's Jiffy Reefing Kit: https://www.sailrite.com/Jiffy-Reefing-Kit_2
The kit comes with everything shown in the photo plus a set of instructions. The roll of sail material is actually 6 triangles which you stack on top of each other to make the patch for the grommets. The roll of tape is used to hold them together and to the sail until they are sewn in place. The white roll of nylon webbing, shock cord, and four plastic hooks are used to hold the loose sail to the boom. The webbing is cut into four pieces and sewn as loops on each side of the sail. The instructions are very straight forward and easy to follow. The only question is where to install the reef points on the sail. The instructions specifically say that this depends on the boat, anticipated sailing conditions, sailor preference etc. So my question to you all is where do you recommend that reef points be installed on the DaySailer? Some of my research suggests right below the first batten, while another option is where it would reduce the sail area by 10% or 15%. So what say you fellow DaySailers?
Once I decide on the location of the reef points, I will attempt to sew them in place. All of my friends with sewing machines are apprehensive about sewing on a sail, so I'm going to go pick up a good used machine for $25 tomorrow. If it works out, great! If not, I'm only out $25. But its something the wife and daughter would like to have, so it's really a win either way.