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Jack Jamison wrote: I was thinking about a CDI FF7 or a Profurl R25 both have good reputations. I expect that the FF7 with its single groove and internal halyard would make sail changes impractical; is that so? Does the Profurl allow for easy sail changes? We have the Flexible Furler; second boat we've put one on. We have about 15 years' experience in total. Sail changes are not impossible while under way, but the process is somewhat slower than a racing foil. At anchor, it's no big thing. For cruising, that's fine as you can figure out approximately what the weather's going to do most days, downsizing when you expect heavier winds. If stuff hits the fan, you can partially furl and get by with the reduced efficiency. Changing to a larger one, of course, is about the same as doing it at anchor. The internal halyard works very well. I particularly like both the lack of halyard wrap and that the luff can be tensioned at the foot with gravity helping instead of hurting. The whole system is pretty much bulletproof. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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