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Stellaluna
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Initially Posted - 08/17/2008 :  13:00:48  Show Profile
Is it correct that with a roller furling system on the head sail you should not reef it in? We have a Furlex system and a 150 Genoa.
Liz
Richmond, VA

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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/17/2008 :  14:15:23  Show Profile
Depends on the furler. I think most contemporary models are fine for reefing--some of the older continuous line systems (a loop from and back to the cockpit) are not. We reefed with our Hood. Are you getting any documentation on the unit?

You might find that rolling your 150 down to 110 or less makes a somewhat ugly sail, but it'll get you around. On the C-25, you want to reef the main before the headsail--it's a headsail-driven boat, and the main generates more heeling force for less drive.

If some day you decide to replace the 150, you might find a 135 to be more versatile and easier to handle, but that depends on your prevailing conditions and sailing tastes.
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Stellaluna
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Response Posted - 08/17/2008 :  14:28:21  Show Profile
No documentation at all. We were not thrilled to lack a working jib, but we will take what we can get, and that is why we were wondering if we could reef it in when necessary. We used to sail a Morgan 46 belonging to my FIL, and he forbade it, but it may have had to do with the type of furler rather than roller furling itself. I will see if I can hunt up information on this furler.

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Patrice C25
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Response Posted - 08/19/2008 :  14:31:07  Show Profile
Hi,
If looking for brochure on the Furlex.
Here is where you should find ....

http://www.seldenmast.com/frameset.cfm?id=6748
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Stellaluna
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Response Posted - 08/19/2008 :  14:42:37  Show Profile
Thank you, Patrice!
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 08/19/2008 :  15:01:13  Show Profile
We furl our 135 all the time.
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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 08/19/2008 :  22:05:19  Show Profile 
We furl our 135 all the time.


We do too. It is one of the major benefits of a furler.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/20/2008 :  07:30:33  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I think they meant reef.
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Merrick
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Response Posted - 08/20/2008 :  13:59:48  Show Profile
Liz - I have the manual for a Furlex system that is on our 81 sr/sk. Maybe it's the same as yours. I could fax or email any parts you would like. It's 20 pages. It does allow for reefing and has a page describing how to improve sail shape when you reef.
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Stellaluna
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Response Posted - 08/20/2008 :  14:11:09  Show Profile
Thanks, Steve - I appreciate that. DH thinks the manual might be on board, so when we get up there this weekend we'll look for it, and I'll take you up on that if we don't find it.

My main concern, as the boat has been on jacks for at least three years, is that there is maintenance that has not been done. I would imagine the bearings would need some attention. We'll need to address this before we take the big trip to move her Labor Day weekend.
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Dave Bristle
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Djibouti
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Response Posted - 08/20/2008 :  14:35:13  Show Profile
Most contemporary furlers have plastic ("Torlon" or similar) roller bearings that only require an occasional fresh-water washdown. (They should not be oiled). Hopefully, the documentation will confirm all of that...
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 08/20/2008 :  15:47:16  Show Profile
Take along a can of dry lubricant such as SailKote for hoisting sails. Don't use petroleum based lubes like WD-40 for such things.
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