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Tom Potter
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Initially Posted - 04/11/2005 :  22:58:15  Show Profile
I've searched the archives and can't find much on it. I'm wondering what are the pro's vs con's of tailering with the jib on the furler? I have a CDI if that matters. I... like everyone else look to make setup tear down simple and quick and keeping the Jib on the furler is just another step in the process. But how does the Jib hold up at 60 mph down the interstate for 6 hours?
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sterngucker
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Response Posted - 04/12/2005 :  03:46:35  Show Profile
After having done a quite of bit of trailering in the nine months I've had <i>C Angel </i>I have come to the conclusion it's best to remove the jib and stow it. I tried trailering with the jib furled one time and noticed a small hole had begun to wear in the sail. That was the last time! I would rather spend the extra 15 minutes to run it up the foil than to buy a new jib. I can barely afford the gas to pull the boat anymore let alone new sails. My 2 cents.

BTW: I have been meaning to take pictures of my furler foil supports and post them on the forum. They have been working out really great, and are cheap and easy to make. I'll post them tomorrow.
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bear
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Response Posted - 04/12/2005 :  07:53:15  Show Profile
I have also never trailered with the jib still on the furler. I am not a trailer sailor per say though. Once up in the spring and once back in the fall. I never thought it was such a big deal to remove the jib. And besides why take the chance that the stitching is going to be torn loose. Installing the jib is an installation that anyone can do with a little start up help. C250 WB
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Ray Seitz
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Response Posted - 04/12/2005 :  18:55:02  Show Profile
I usually do not remove the jib unless it is a really long haul (more than 4 hour ride. I use a lot of shock chord (&gt; 60-18" lengths along the length of the mast)to secure the rigging. I do take the jib off for winter storage.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 04/12/2005 :  20:09:24  Show Profile
I was thinking of making a really long "tube like sock" to cover the sail and furler then secure all to the mast when traveling.

Charlie, I sure would like to see your foil supports. If I decide to remove the jib from the furler then I will need make some kind of supports.
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atgep
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Response Posted - 04/12/2005 :  21:20:13  Show Profile
Tom, I am looking forward to meeting you in May. I will be hauling from Jax and have roughly the same trip. I take the jib off even if I am dropping the mast for 5 minutes. I leave the main on the boom and remove it as one unit. The jib slides right down and both are below decks in a matter of 15 minutes.

When I rig the boat for launching, I give myself an honest couple of hours.

Tom.
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tmhansen
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Response Posted - 04/17/2005 :  01:47:51  Show Profile  Visit tmhansen's Homepage
I have taken the lazy way out. No damage to the sail so far. Total miles probably about 1000. I make sure to roll the sail tightly the last time before we drop the mast. The jib sheets are wrapped around and around the foil and sail. Downside is that the foil is heavy when raising the mast. I have started tying the foil to the A frame and it is much easier now and actually improves the balance as the mast comes up.
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fredflemming
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Response Posted - 04/19/2005 :  12:29:40  Show Profile
In 10 years of trailering with the jib sail on the furler, I have had no problems. Like Mr. Hansen I wrap the sheets around the package and secure the whole thing to the mast with lots of shock cords. Also, when I strap the mast/furler combo to the bow pulpit, I loop the hold down line (one of my dock lines) several times around the combo.

I have also had no problems leaving the sail wrapped on the furler for winter storage, but the whole boat is under a plastic tarp.
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