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mmac
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Initially Posted - 03/23/2005 :  13:47:40  Show Profile
The Admiral/CFO has authorized the purchase of roller furling for Mara. Now I'm wondering which would be better: a furler w/135 or a new 135 and new main rigged with downhauls with everything led back to the cockpit?

I know this topic has been kicked around a lot, but any suggestions would be helpful.
Mike in Sunny San Diego
Mara #1372 '79 fk sr SD/MB Fleet 7.
"All I ask is for a tall ship and a star to steer her by."
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 03/23/2005 :  16:04:33  Show Profile
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<br />The Admiral/CFO has authorized the purchase of roller furling for Mara. Now I'm wondering which would be better: a furler w/135 or a new 135 and new main rigged with downhauls with everything led back to the cockpit?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">

The furler!
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 03/23/2005 :  22:09:33  Show Profile
The furler, unless you're a serious racer, or unless your main is in really bad condition.
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 03/24/2005 :  11:44:25  Show Profile
I do like my furler. I got an Ullman 135 for it. It's built really well, and Gary Swensen is a really good person to work with. I got the furler/headsail a year and a half ago, and a new Ullman main this year.
Of course if you are a racer, you don't need my advice. You know what to do.
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 03/24/2005 :  15:28:14  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
I'll sell you any of my 3 old mains when I get my new Ulman.
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 03/24/2005 :  16:28:08  Show Profile
Hey Jim
I love the picture of you and your boat and all the fishin' gear.
Someday I gotta get with you and have a few fishin lessons, a few beers, a few lies
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JimB517
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Response Posted - 03/24/2005 :  20:53:57  Show Profile  Visit JimB517's Homepage
Heres one Gary just took of me. Throwing a jig off the bow while waiting for him to get going early one Saturday morning.



Hope you get a chance to visit someday soon!
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/24/2005 :  22:33:18  Show Profile
Tie some jerrycans on the rail, lash a bicycle to the deck and you'll be a crusier.
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