Larry wrote:

Terry Spragg wrote in news:V8GdnZY6dPV-
:


I had a furler, and it's problems


I can never remember whether to push the furler switch up or down....(c;


Flutter on, butterfly. I hope that when Murphy stikes, as he will,
it doesn't cost you an arm or a leg.

Terry K

Terry Spragg wrote in
:

Flutter on, butterfly. I hope that when Murphy stikes, as he will,
it doesn't cost you an arm or a leg.

Terry K



Ah, got it....It's UP...(c;


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Larry

On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 23:54:20 -0300, Terry Spragg
wrote:

wrote:

My question was really just a sneaky attempt to re-start the furling vs
non-furling headsail religious argument. I have issued a fatwa against
all who disagree with me.


And obviously haven't the guts to announce your standpoint until the
winner is known?


Well, that's one thing, but I don't think you can call a "winner" on
this issue. Really, unless you're a racer and understand the logic of
hank-ons, it's strictly a rearguard action. Furling has won.

Having said that, I have converted more than one luff tape racing
foresail into a hank-on genoa/jib. That's how I got a Spectra/Mylar
No. 1 for $200: "not good enough for racing" means five years of fast
cruising for me.

This year I am converting a perfectly good Dacron No. 3/working jib
from a C&C 34R to my needs with a $125 tape-luff to hank on
conversion. The thing is almost new and needs no recutting (for my
needs, anyway, as I don't sail to a PHRF rule); it was simply packed
away nicely when the PO went to $12K worth of composite sails.

Racers with high standards and deep pockets are an amazing resource of
Spectra, Vectran and "retired" Dacron for the frugal cruiser.

R.

I am certain that my CDI furling sail is capable of sailing far better
than I am capable of doing. When I feel that the gap between my sails
capabilities and my capabilities gets reasonably small, I might
consider upgrading.

wrote:
I am certain that my CDI furling sail is capable of sailing far better
than I am capable of doing. When I feel that the gap between my sails
capabilities and my capabilities gets reasonably small, I might
consider upgrading.


Good on ya. The most valuable resource to a sailor, is patience.

Do you use a well fitted jib often? That's the same as "How often is
the wind just right for your sail?" How does one improve skills
without practice? A well tailored jib is a lesson in flight
dynamics, and a well balanced boat is different to sail than a
plowboat with overlarge air brakes fighting each other.

Terry K

rhys wrote:

On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 23:54:20 -0300, Terry Spragg
wrote:


wrote:


My question was really just a sneaky attempt to re-start the furling vs
non-furling headsail religious argument. I have issued a fatwa against
all who disagree with me.


And obviously haven't the guts to announce your standpoint until the
winner is known?



Well, that's one thing, but I don't think you can call a "winner" on
this issue. Really, unless you're a racer and understand the logic of
hank-ons, it's strictly a rearguard action. Furling has won.

Having said that, I have converted more than one luff tape racing
foresail into a hank-on genoa/jib. That's how I got a Spectra/Mylar
No. 1 for $200: "not good enough for racing" means five years of fast
cruising for me.

This year I am converting a perfectly good Dacron No. 3/working jib
from a C&C 34R to my needs with a $125 tape-luff to hank on
conversion. The thing is almost new and needs no recutting (for my
needs, anyway, as I don't sail to a PHRF rule); it was simply packed
away nicely when the PO went to $12K worth of composite sails.

Racers with high standards and deep pockets are an amazing resource of
Spectra, Vectran and "retired" Dacron for the frugal cruiser.

R.

Excellant!

Where do you find your sails?

Terry K