Nice to hear from an expert. Pity that the owners of 'Northern Light'
don't agree. They know a lot more than you do and have sailed a lot
further.

PDW

On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 09:22:09 -0400, "Simple Simon"
wrote:

Just like wind-up headsails, the major loss is in
reliability. Also, there is a loss in safety. Then
there is the loss of money. Finally there is the
loss in dignity.

Don't even THINK about wind-ups.

Keep it simple, keep it seamanlike.




"Bobsprit" wrote in message ...
For a cruising boat 35-40 feet, how much performance is lost with an in-mast
mainsail furling system. What are the specific losses.

Thanks for any info.

RB