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Tom Potter
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Initially Posted - 10/10/2004 :  22:06:54  Show Profile
I'm in the process of installing a roller furling on my "new to me" 1997 250 TR WK. It came with a 110 hank on. My question to all the "Tall Riggers" out there is, should I get the 110 or 135
1997 250 TR WK (sold)
1984 O'Day 28 (sold)
1979 SISU 22
Bath, NC.
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Response Posted - 10/10/2004 :  23:07:25  Show Profile
When in doubt, get the big one...you can always roll it (part way) up when it gets too windy.
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cathluk
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Response Posted - 10/11/2004 :  16:14:46  Show Profile
Except that a partially furled jib doesn't have as nice a shape. I'd stay with the 110 & invest in a drifter for light air days.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 10/11/2004 :  18:41:09  Show Profile
I ordered the CDI today from crusing direct. I'm told I need to install the CDI then take measurments for the sail and it would be about a 5 week wait on the sail. So I have about a week to I to chose between the 110 and 135. My concern was the boat being a tall rig. I didn't want to over power the boat. I read through the archives and it seems to me, that the 110 would be a better choice. I'm hoping to hear from a few Tall Rig owners that have a 135s and see what they think.
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 10/11/2004 :  18:56:41  Show Profile
I think an important factor to consider is the place where you normally sail. Is it an inland lake, surrounded by hills and trees, that characteristically has light and fluky winds? Or, is it somewhere like San Francisco Bay?
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 10/11/2004 :  20:55:01  Show Profile
Steve's asking the right question. If you'll be in any kind of wind, I'd stick with the 110. I have a '97 250 WK tall rig. I sail the Chesapeake and when the wind gets to 15 kts, I've been known to furl the jib completely. I can partially furl my 110 if I re-route my sheets inside of the shrouds (lots of fun on the foredeck if the wind and waves are building). It only furls so far before losing its shape though.

I think you'd be happier with a 110 jib and a nice colorful drifter that you can bring out when the winds are light.

I'd also recommend having a second set of reef points put in the main if they're not already there.
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Wave
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Response Posted - 10/19/2004 :  12:21:22  Show Profile
I have the exact vessel (No. 306) and have been very happy with the 110 jib for the reasons others have shared. We often sail with one reef in the main because the boat is easily over-powered in winds of 12-15 knots.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 10/19/2004 :  13:00:08  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
You probably do not have deck track in the right place for a 135.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 10/20/2004 :  20:05:35  Show Profile
Thanks to everyone for responding. I received the CDI via UPS yesterday. Based on replies I think I will go with the 110 and get the drifter later.

Loving this boat!!! Feels like a cruise ship compared to my old Macgregor 22. Still learning about the 250 so I'm sure I'll have more questions later.
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