I own a 14' cat and have the chance to buy a nice self furling jib that
would fit it well. tha cat currently has a standard jib on it. would
it be silly to think about adding a self-furler? I've been on yahcts
with self furlers before and it was sure nice being able to have the
jib on-demand like that. Raising or lowering the jib on my cat while
on the water is amusing at best. I have reefing points on my main and
having a furling jib would allow me to reduce jib size to match the
main.

The only thing im thinking about is raising it. This cat is used
weekly and its on a trailer. Im often out sailing alone, the mast is
22' and i can step it myself if its not blowing a gale, but would the
self furler have to be added to the mast before it is stepped or can it
be done after?

Thanks,
Shaun