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djn
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Initially Posted - 02/03/2006 :  17:52:18  Show Profile
Hi Justin, you might want to check this out. I just happened upon this in another site. Cheers.

http://sailfar.net/forum/index.php?topic=259.0
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Justin
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Response Posted - 02/04/2006 :  10:51:41  Show Profile  Visit Justin's Homepage
Thanks Dennis. I sent the seller a message. I asked for dimensions so I can verify that the sails fit my standard rig. Can a sail maker convert the hank on sails to a furler type?

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Response Posted - 02/04/2006 :  11:23:08  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Justin4192</i>
<br />Can a sail maker convert the hank on sails to a furler type?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

Yeah, they can be converted, but most recommend not doing so for a number of reasons. Aside from the obviouis hank-to-luff tape conversion that must be done, the two sails are cut very differently with the furling sail having a shorter luff, a higher cut clew, and a generally flatter shape. Also, a purpose built furling sail is built to withstand reefing whereas a hank on genoa will likely be made from a lighter cloth.

Another factor is cost,...By the time you have the sail recut and put on the luff tape, foot lines, and a UV cover, you probably approaching the cost of a purpose built furling sail.
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Response Posted - 02/04/2006 :  11:35:48  Show Profile  Visit Justin's Homepage
Thanks Don. I was thinking about the cost and how converting it may add up. I'm leaning towards buying one new from Catalina Direct.
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