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Mika wrote:

Have not considered changing from jib to genoa and vice versa too much
hard work in our small 27ft boat. No problems with furling systems and
one can always take the sail down real fast if needed.

Now we plan to upgrade to 30-35 ft boat because our family has grown.
Notice that 99% of secondhand boats have furling system installed and
seriously consider getting rid of it or finding a boat without. Am I
very old fashioned conservative or just crazy? Like to keep things
simple and not have onboard systems I cannot fix...

There's a reason why most have the furling.

It's one of the last big upgrades I installed, but it has real value.
Keep meaning get the working jib switched over to fit, but there are too
few times I really want the increased efficiency. Thus, we furl instead
of changing sails.

One consideration: You won't have the genny taking up valuable stowage
when you're not sailing. [Course, our chute takes up a bit of room....]

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Jere Lull
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