Capt. Rob wrote:
Bart wrote:
http://www.northsails.com/north_amer...ilHandling.htm

Capt. Rob wrote:
Video of Dutchman system, which, while promotional, will allow you to
see why it has some issues.

??? What issues? This video just shows how it works.
You are talking nonsense again. Please remember to
take your medication.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8EPk...elated&search=

North Sails is the largest sail manufacturer
in the world. They think the Dutchman System is the
best sail flaking system and give supportable reasons
in a side-by side comparison. The winner is clear.

The link to the North Sails forum discusses the issues.
The issues listed at North Sails are minor compared to
what it does for you. They rate it the number one system
available. That is all I have to say on the subject.

Thanks for the video, and remember to take your meds,
it will help you control your urge to shove your unsupported
foot in you mouth.

??? What issues? This video just shows how it works.
You are talking nonsense again.


North has makes more money off the Dutchman than a loft like Doyle.
Doyle is the EXCLUSIVE seller of the stackpack, but also sells the
Dutchman. It's obvious why North "prefers" the Dutchman, but it's
simply not the best.

Downside of the Dutchman:
1) Chafing
2) quite a pain to remove your sail.
3) Does not fully protect the sail when covered.
4) Works VERY poorly as the sail ages.
5) Can foul on battons on some rigs.

Downside of the Stackpack:
1) Added windage when sail is down
2) Minimal loss of effective SA (I feel, though others say no)

Advantages of Doyle Stackpack:
1) FULLY protects the sail when covered
2) Requires no holes or mods on sail.
3) No chafing or fouling issues.
4) Very easy to remove, while leaving lazy jack system and sail in
place-better for racing/cruising boats.
5) Works great, even as a sail ages
6) Sailcover is integrated, so less work.

Bart, ask around. Both systems are excellent, but anyone who's had/used
both is willing to pay for the stackpack twice. The advantages of the
stackpack are very clear, even if you haven't used either.
Rather than talk about "meds" perhaps you can explain why you think the
Dutchman is better, asside from a loft (who wants your money) telling
you so.

RB
35s5
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