Hey Jake

Looking forward to those pictures too.

I think the deck paint will be fine

People debate hanks vs. furler all the time on the internet. One factor nobody talks about is your existing sail inventory. If you have a selection of good headsails, there is less reason to switch.

A 135 genoa is a nice size for a furling sail, since we're blessed with good wind around here. Converting a hank-on sail would require adding a luff tape and suncover. Unless the sail is in great shape, it might be throwing good money after bad.

The CDI Flexible furlers seem to be much less expensive than Harken, Schaefer, Profurl, etc. I don't know if anybody around here has one.