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PCP777
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Response Posted - 03/31/2009 :  16:07:51  Show Profile
I'm totally undecided here. Is the performance hit with a roller furler a big deal? I've decided to wait, hanking the jibs on and off is just not a big deal....
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 04/03/2009 :  13:06:35  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
Pete,

I bought a furler because I single hand most of the time. It allows me to more easily handle larger head sails and quickly reduce them when needed. It's great whether daysailing, cruising, or racing. When racing however, I have not been able to sail as well even with the revised PHRF handicap. I think this is primarily because I'm using larger head sails and am not able to fine tune them as well single handed. This is not the case when racing with crew. I'm sure there is some loss in efficiency caused by the furler but with good sail trim and smart sailing, the boat should at least sail to it's handicap.

I am very glad I bought the furler though. Racing after all is not my passion - sailing is, and the furler makes it much easier all around.
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PCP777
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Response Posted - 04/03/2009 :  14:34:56  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 aeckhart</i>
<br />Pete,

I bought a furler because I single hand most of the time. It allows me to more easily handle larger head sails and quickly reduce them when needed. It's great whether daysailing, cruising, or racing. When racing however, I have not been able to sail as well even with the revised PHRF handicap. I think this is primarily because I'm using larger head sails and am not able to fine tune them as well single handed. This is not the case when racing with crew. I'm sure there is some loss in efficiency caused by the furler but with good sail trim and smart sailing, the boat should at least sail to it's handicap.

I am very glad I bought the furler though. Racing after all is not my passion - sailing is, and the furler makes it much easier all around.
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Thanks for the response. I'm not racing either, just day sailing with my family. I have a furler that came with the boat when I bought her. But the sail with the foil is only a 130, do you think that's big enough?
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 04/03/2009 :  15:18:25  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
Now <i>I'M</i> sitting here <i>REALLY</i> wanting a furler. I single hand a lot and as nostalgic as the hank on is it would be sooo sweet to just unfurl that puppy and go! Anybody got a spare $2500 or so they could throw my way?
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Cate
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Response Posted - 04/03/2009 :  15:22:02  Show Profile
When I replaced my furling head sail last year I received many great opinions here , but in the end my decision was based on my local sailing conditions (windy bay) and my crew's comfort.(angle of heel) I ended up with a 110% and love it. (We are not racing)I would ask other sailors in your local sailing area.

BTW- I also bought my sails from our local loft and am very glad I did. The sunbrella UV cover was too small and they were right there to fix it. Also got good advice about sail size in my area.
Buying sails is a personal choice in my mind. (Bigger is not necessarily better)
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piseas
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Response Posted - 04/03/2009 :  15:26:09  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
Dave, That would be sweet. It would be even sweeter for me if I had a furling main. Guess hitting you up for that is out of the question.
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 04/05/2009 :  15:38:07  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I started with a hank-on 150. After reading various posts on the forum and having gotten heavily into single-handed sailing, I decided to by a furler and have my 150 recut to a 135.

The 135 is much easier to set and trim under load than the 150 ever was. If it's still in good shape, your 130 should be more than adequate for family day sailing.

Dave, my SnapFurl furler only cost me $625 at North Sails, and they set it up for me and threw in the furling line at no charge.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/05/2009 :  16:49:42  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 DaveR</i>
<br />Now <i>I'M</i> sitting here <i>REALLY</i> wanting a furler. I single hand a lot and as nostalgic as the hank on is it would be sooo sweet to just unfurl that puppy and go!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Yup--what's really great on a blustery day or when you're "sailing to nowhere" is to just leave the cover on the main, motor out, pull out the genny, go sailing, pull the furler line (no luffing up required or recommended), and motor in. No muss, no fuss! If you haven't tried it, you'll be surprised by how docile she is in a blow, and how well she sails, under genny alone.
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