Schaefer's New Mainsail Furler "Answers All Your Questions"

Q: Why put a mainsail furler on your boat?
Q: What are the different types of mainsail furling & reefing systems?
Q: Schaefer stores the mainsail in the boom. Why?
Q: What are the advantages of Schaefer's boom furfing?
Q: What makes Schaefer boom furlers better?
Q: How does the boom furler work?
Q: What about reefing when you're under sail?
Q: Doesn't the mandrel develop more friction when you reef in a strong wind?
Q: What about maintaining these bearings in a marine environment?
Q: Does Schaefer's furling boom weigh more than a regular boom?
Q: What other materials are used?
Q: Can I use my old mainsail with a Schaefer boom furling system?
Q: What about storing the sail?
Q: What about safety: does Schaefer's boom furler make a real difference?